Highlighting the reasons behind smoking among men and women, psychiatrist Juma Khan Mohammadi, said some individuals get too desperate to achieve certain goals that sometimes entice some of them to opt for smoking among other activities. He acknowledged the male-dominated society views and treats female smokers more harshly than male smokers. He cited another example of women and girls riding motorcycles, cycles or driving cars. Legally, it is now forbidden, however, people perceive it negatively in Afghanistan, he said.
