My background is that I was a long time smoker, 35+ years, and smoking two packs a day on average. Heavily addicted to nicotine, I never found a form of it that I didn’t like and was sure that I would never be able to give up smoking. I had thought about quitting many times due to the fact that my father had died of lung cancer from smoking, at the age of 64. I first learned of tobacco alternatives such as Swedish snus and Ecigs in 2010 while surfing the net. I started by ordering snus and while using it I was able to cut down to about two cigarettes a day. A short while later I obtained my first Ecig and then completely quit smoking overnight. There was no pain, anxiety or cold turkey symptoms. I currently continue to use snus and ecigs and haven’t touched a cigarette in three years and never will again. Prior to quitting smoking I was noticing a little shortness of breath and moderate nighttime coughing. Within a few weeks of using snus/ecigs, all health problems completely cleared up. I feel like I’m in great health today and regularly do 5 mile fast walks with no problems. In closing, I can’t recommend snus/ecigs highly enough as a reduced harm alternative to tobacco. They’ve definitely changed my life and my health for the better!