On 1 January 2019, the ban on smoking in eateries came into force. While this is a bold move towards discouraging smoking and protecting non-smokers, we ask: are we adequately addressing smoking as an addiction? We speak to Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

Download the BFM mobile app. Stay at home and stay up-to-date.

Tags:  smoking,  addiction,  nicotine,  health and living,  the bigger picture,  vaping,  e-cigarettes,  tobacco,  notobacco,  Psychiatry Series,  Healthcare, Pharma, Biotech,  Health