{"product_id":"nicotine-nihar-hasabnis-9798261908364","title":"Nicotine: The moment I almost Lost","description":"\u003cp\u003eNihar Hasabnis is a former addict who overcame a 17-year dependency on nicotine and an 8-year struggle with alcohol. His addiction included chain-smoking, daily gutkha consumption, and regular alcohol use. Despite multiple unsuccessful attempts to quit, he found lasting recovery after admitting himself to Muktangan Rehabilitation Centre in Pune on July 29, 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince that pivotal day, Nihar has remained completely substance-free. He now serves as a counselor at Muktangan, guiding others through their own recovery journeys. His personal experience has become a source of strength and empathy in his counseling work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his booklet, Nihar shares both his personal journey and practical strategies for quitting nicotine. He emphasizes that while the initial withdrawal phase is challenging, cravings typically subside after 3-4 months of abstinence. He also stresses that relapses are preventable once this phase is overcome, and reintroducing nicotine should be avoided to maintain recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, Nihar leads a fulfilling life, married since 2013 and a proud father of an 11-year-old son. His story stands as a testament to the possibility of transformation and the power of resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nihar Hasabnis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798261908364\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.12d","brand":"Nihar Hasabnis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49171204636927,"sku":"9798261908364","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nicotine-nihar-hasabnis-9798261908364","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}