I gave up stinky cigarettes on 12/10/2010, the day I received my electronic cigarette. This was after 45yrs. of 1 to 1 1/2 ppd. Previous to this, I had tried the nicotine patch,gum, medications,hypnosis, all without success. I did lean heavily on the E-cigarette forum in the beginning, as there is a learning curve. I was also fortunate enough to attend a vape fest in Philadelphia in March 2011. That was also a valuable source for information. I started the e=cig at 24mg. of nicotine, & now use 6- 10 mg., to no nicotine at all. It was so easy, it’s difficult for me to believe that I quit over 2 1/2 yrs. ago.