I was a pack a day smoker too. Tried everything to quit never could, cuz I never really wanted to. So I switched to electronic cigarettes and never looked back. I get all the nic I crave same throat hit and head rush but without all the additional ingredients in a cigarette because instead of burning tobacco in paper, your vaporizing a liquid in to a fine mist that looks and feels like smoke. It's a very clean way to smoke and my doctor approves 100%! I been vaping for about 3 years now. Also because I also am on Wellbutrin, I don't really vape that much. Your sense of smell and taste will return in just a week! You will feel better! It's not the nic that hurts us its the 1000 other chemicals in a burning cigarette. Talk to your doctor then google e-Go that's the best bang for the buck. Oh by the way after the initial investment you will be saving a tone of money!!!