[71232] Online discourse on smoking addiction among University of Abuja alumni

Smoking addiction among students: revealing personal stories

On May 22, 2026, personal testimonies regarding smoking addiction patterns among students were posted online, sparking a lively discussion about long-term tobacco consumption habits.

According to dammiedammie35, a user who shared their personal story, the addiction began as early as 9th grade (JSS3): "I smoked for 13 years, by the time I got to university I was already smoking 2 packs a day." These figures were also circulated by yabaleftonline, which cumulatively gathered over 270,000 views.

At the same time, AondoverAA addressed the issue in the context of the University of Abuja. In a post he published, the user questioned the level of involvement of environmental conditions and heat in the high frequency of smoking among students at the institution, noting that "the heat in the University of Abuja was such that we couldn't have sex without opening the door, guys smoked so much."

the testimonies reflect the personal struggle with long-term addictions, as well as the social context in which students describe their habits during the academic period.