I had been a smoker since I was in high school, so about 30 years. I have quit smoking before using Nicorette gum. I eventually dropped the gum, but I never completely lost the desire to smoke, so after about 5 years, I eventually started smoking again. In April 2013, I bought my first e-cigarette. I bought 18mg juice but it was too strong for me so I bought 12mg. Before long, I started noticing a peppery taste so I dropped to 6mg. I now vape 6 and 0mg juice and have no interest in tobacco products at all! I do not smoke, but I vape on a daily basis. I have noticed a big difference in my breathing, I feel stronger, and I have not developed any respiratory illnesses since I started vaping. I enjoy vaping and will continue to do so for as long as it is an option for me.