I started smoking when I was 12 years old, and started buying packs at 14 years of age, I am now 24. For the past 3 years I have been smoking 1.5 packs a day and 17 days ago I decided to quit. Using an electronic cigarette with nicotine I have not smoked for 17 days, lowering my nicotine level each new bottle I but until I reach 0mg of nicotine and then I will stop using te ecig. This is a very good alternative to smoking if you are doing it correctly by using it to aid my quitting process. Very hepful and effective.