I was a smoker for 40 + years. I never tried to quit once. I thought about it,but believed it would be impossible for me. I was in the hospital recently having a major surgery done. Of course I couldn’t smoke, but had a patch to ease the cravings. One nurse urged me to quit and I said simply–OK. The first thing I did when I got out was to go to my local smoke shop and buy a clearomizer type e-cigarette. That was two months ago. I haven’t had a cigarette since. I started out @ 24 mg and am now @ 12mg. I am working at getting it down to 6mg or so. This has really changed my life. I ride a bicycle on a daily basis and not smoking has made my breathing so much better. My stamina has way increased, my health is much better, and I have a happier out look on life–amazing!!! Just like that! I enjoy the e-cigarette way more than I enjoyed tobacco. I am never going back to tobacco if I can help it! NO WAY! Thanks—DG