I’m going to keep this short and simple. I started smoking at 17. I smoked regularly for 15 years, moving from ‘light’ non menthol cigarettes and moving eventually to full flavor menthol cigarettes. My health deteriorated over this time including lung function, blood pressure, etc. From the age of 26-32 I really developed a desire to stop smoking. I tried to quit many many times, having success from 2 hours to a few days at a time. In late 2012 I discovered some information online regarding vaping. After some research I ordered my first battery/hardware/juice combo late December 2012. My gear arrived 12/30/12 and I discovered this was the ticket for me. I was able to quit smoking immediately. This works for me because my addiction involves being hooked on the act of smoking. I enjoy inhaling something and the feeling it creates. I enjoy the hand and oral components. With 18mg/mL ejuice I get enough nic to satisfy my physical addiction to nicotine and keep me off cigarettes. I don’t know if ecigs are 100% safe. I can tell you from my experience that I feel better. I breathe better. I have more energy. I get sick less often. I can smell and taste better. I’m grateful beyond words in this new world of vaping that I’ve found. I still strive to one day live a nicotine free life. As I’m sure you’re aware developing a long lasting abstinence from nicotine is quite the challenge. I’m grateful to have found a alternate nicotine delivery system that is less harmful than cigarettes that fits in my life while I continue to strive toward my goal of a nicotine free life.