I quit it October 1997, after 12 years of nicotine addiction. I was a 2½ to 3 pack a day nonfilter smoker. Mostly Camel and Lucky Strike. The amazing thing is that now, more than 10 years later, I can't even remember what it was like. Be strong, it gets easier as the years go by. The first few days were rough, but it was very worth it.