I was a pack-plus a day smoker for 35 years. Over the years I tried nicotine patches, quit for 4 days, and Zyban, quit for 6 months but could no longer deal with the side effects of the medication. On 8-14-2014 I tried my first e-cig. Between August 2014 and May 2015 I smoked five cigarettes. Unbelievable. As of January 1, 2016 I am nicotine free but still enjoy vaping once in a while due to my psychological addiction. I now consider myself a nonsmoker. It would be nice if the rest of the world could view me this way.