I have smoked for 43 years and tried EVERYTHING to quit — cold-turkey, hypnosis, gum, patches, acupuncture, Wellbutrin and Chantix. I was diagnosed with COPD and have had 2 heart attacks, but still couldn’t quit. I tried the cigarette looking e-cigs but didn’t like the weight of the battery and was concerned about losing power and the availability of cartridges. I tried vaping with flavored liquid, but continued to smoke regular cigarettes. I also worried about losing power to the e-cig and having to wait for charging. I could not walk from my car to my office without having to rest at least twice. The doctor nagged me every time I went to see him to quit smoking. He suggested I try the e-cigs. (Can’t wait to tell him it worked! But, my health is improving and I haven’t needed to see him!). I read that health insurance premiums will be going up substantially to smokers and that California is trying to pass a $2 per pack additional tax on cigarettes. 2 months ago I found a kit that has 2 batteries (I can have one charging) and I found liquid that tastes like regular tobacco. I quit cigarettes 2 months ago and honestly feel I will never smoke a cigarette again! I am SO happy. I feel better than I have in years! I don’t stink anymore! My biggest fear is that the government will make this lifesaver illegal. I worry that the big tobacco companies will push these laws through because they are losing a lot of revenue! I smoked at LEAST 2 packs a day. I felt awful physically and emotionally. I had given up on living and actually wanted to die. Now, I want to live for my children and grandchildren and hopefully will have more years. God bless the people who developed these products!