I was a desperate older smoker (62) who had quit smoking five times during the past twenty years. Three months ago I tried e cigarettes with a determination to get away from cigarettes. It's working well. It didn't just happen I had to find the flavors that worked for me, the nicotine strength that satisfied my craving. Also, I tried three brands and then a friend suggested that I try a Joye eGo T electronic cigarette and that is what I use the most today. Is this still addiction. It certainly is. I take comfort that little by little by breathing is improving and my sense of taste is returning. I take comfort in the sheer number of professionals who say e cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes. Also, I am overjoyed that on May 22,2013, I will celebrate 23 years clean (per NA's definition of clean) which I mention to show that I'm familiar with complete abstinence. If I could go back three months I would regret only that I had not picked up an e cigarette sooner. El Burro Feliz