The last draw: Is your next cigarette your last?
Mathukiya wasn’t ignorant. The 30-year-old graphic designer from Surat was well aware of the health risks. Over the years, he tried to quit smoking multiple times but had little luck. Five years ago, things turned ugly. His withdrawal symptoms were severe: he went through a bout of anxiety and depression, his appetite suffered, and he grew so weak that he had to be hospitalized. The good news is that he has been smoke-free for five months now. His journey is sort of a case study for…