I am 59 (5/21/54) years old. I started smoking in boarding school, with written parental consent when I was 11. I haven’t had a cigarette since October 2010. I was on my way to becoming a victim of Emphysema. 3 to 3.5 packs a day. I was spending money like a heroin addict too. I tried the patch 3 times. Once alone & twice with drugs (Wellbutrin). I hate it, they itched & burned my skin & always needed surgical tape to keep from falling off. They did work great, for 14 weeks I didn’t smoke a single cigarette. All 3 times at the end of the 14 week program, I’d buy a pack & start smoking again. I tried electronic cigarettes, not liking them right away. tried over & over. The third time I tried it was good & I liked it. I haven’t smoked in over 2.5 years. I hate the smell & taste of smoke now. My wife is trying to use electronic vaporizers too, but hasn’t quit yet. I hope she does soon! The money & smell are 2 very good reasons. I recommend electronic cigarettes to everyone who smokes! If they became unavailable I know I would start smoking again.