Based on Mulyadi’s observations and monitoring, Aldi developed the habit “because virtually every man in his fishing village in South Sumatra province smokes.” (Photo courtesy of Sliceof.Life.com)

Smoking, as we all know, is just one way to gain instant access to several health concerns and tons of medical bills in the future. People who have tried to quit the habit know how hard it is to stick to their promise and maintain an entirely healthy and smoke-free living.

Just how surprised can you be when you come across a viral video of a 2-year old Indonesian boy who is too addicted to smoking that he puffs one cigarette after another until he reaches 40 sticks in a day? Oh, and please try to take notice of his, as his mother says, uncontainable tantrum whenever he doesn’t get to smoke before you answer my question.

Such was the case of Aldi Rizal who, after more than three months of rehabilitation courtesy of the Indonesian National Child Protection Commission, can now live a normal life just like children of his age.

Psychologist Seto Mulyadi, who took the child into his own home as part of rehabilitation efforts, said Friday the boy has stopped asking for cigarettes, the Associated Press reports.

Based on Mulyadi’s observations and monitoring, Aldi developed the habit “because virtually every man in his fishing village in South Sumatra province smokes.”

The toddler’s parents reportedly sought help in May to address their son’s seemingly uncontrollable liking for cigarettes at such a very, very young age. ““They say Rizal screams, slams his head against the floor and even gets sick with withdrawal if he does not get his cigarettes,” an ITN report says.

Aldi developed the habit when he was just 11-months old after his father, Muhammad, handed him a cigarette to relieve him of a headache.

The rehabilitation process was never easy, as the little boy cried and even beat his head on the wall after having his last cigarette, a report says.

Unfortunately, little Aldi has reportedly developed a thick lining in his heart due to the early exposure to the risky habit. (With reports from AP)