I smoked for 20 years. I tried quitting with patches and gum but always had the urge to pick up a cigarette. I went to St Louis to see my brother in law (who also was a smoker) and he said he started using an electronic cigarette and he had no urges. He took me to the store where so sold them and they were so nice and very sensitive to my situation and knowledgeable. I bought an electronic cigarette and never bought another pack of cigarettes since. The flavors are amazing and the main reason I started.