I use to smoke cigarettes, probably a couple packs a week, more if I was socializing with smoker friends. Was I addicted? Maybe, but I think I smoked more out of boredom. One day I realized I no longer like the taste and decided to quit. It was such a part of my daily routine and from the news it would appear an impossible task. Will I need patches? gum? A knock on the head? So I tried. I noticed I had cravings and before I knew it, during socializing with the same old friends, I was right back to my same old ways. Hmmm, interesting. Could I really be addicted? A few months later I decided to quit for real. Cold turkey regardless of who was around me. To date, I almost never now smoke*. Will power is the key, to decided something and stick to it. It was actually a lot easier than everyone says. Once I got past the first few days, then a year, then years, its over and not a desire. I recommend if you want to quit, stop buying or bumming them, change your routine. You'll not only last a few extra years but will also save a shit load of cash.

*If I'm with a new date and she lights up, you better believe I'm gonna flirt for that stick and fire.