Public outrage forced the parents to finally seek help. The Indonesian government placed Ardi in a rehabilitation program. As expected, this was challenging.

Ardi developed an addiction to food whilst his cigarette cravings tapered. He became morbidly obese at the age of 5 and was given further treatment.

With years of help, Ardi became healthy and his addictions are no longer present. He kicked his old habits and can now be a child again.

Here is his transformation.