I have been smoking for over 16 years. Over the years I have attempted to quit, some methods gave better results then others. The first time I quit was not by choice. I joined the Military and was not allowed to smoke for a time during Basic Training and into Tech School. However, as soon as I was allowed, I smoked again. Years later I decided to try multiple times to quit. Cutting back, and substitutes for the oral fixation (such as suckers and such) never worked for more than a week. Cold turkey had more success but with motivation (such as my jiu jitsu instructor kicking my butt if I smoked). However, this only lasted a few months. Next came Chantix. This was the most successful up to that point by far. I had quit smoking in a week, took the meds for about an additional month and I stayed smoke free for about 6 months. The struggle here was that I still had to watch my wife smoke, so ultimately I went back to cigarettes. I had tried the early version of e cigarettes (the ones that look like a cigarette so its supposed to help you feel like you smoke) did not work at all. The flavors were bad, it only hit good on the first couple draws then you had to sit and let it soak into the atomizer for a few minutes before you could get a good draw, and when they say one cartridge is equal to 2 packs is a total lie, more like a half to 1 pack at best. Well one day I saw someone smoking the newer e cigarette. I now know it was an eGo C-Twist with a DCT. He gave me a place to go, so about a month later I went to a Vapor Store and started asking questions and got my setup. I ended up getting 24mg nic juice on the advise of sales rep based on what and how much I smoke. That day I finished the 5 cigs in my pack and have not looked back to cigs. Over the last 4 months I have only tugged on 2 cigs and it was because my battery had died at work and it was gonna be over 4 hours before I could get a charge on it. I am now vaping at 12 mg and in the last couple months I have gotten my wife off cigs as well and she is now 100% vaping. The reason I think this method will ultimately show to be the most successful for me is because I enjoy doing it. More then I ever enjoyed smoking. The multitudes of flavors to choose from, the customizability, and the ability to reduce nicotine at your pace are just a few of the draws to vaping. This method of quitting smoking has been a life saver to me. My lungs dont hurt anymore. I can take a full and deep breath. Many people still don’t know about these devices and when I go places and people see it, they always ask what it is and I find myself becoming an unofficial salesman. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. KEEP CALM AND VAPE ON!!!