[VeniVidiVici]

Just quit. It really is the best way.

I was a 3 pack a day smoker for almost 30 years. Never even tried to quit as the health-Nazis always likened cigarette addiction second only to heroin. Why put up with that? And I enjoyed it. Well, for the most part.

Anyhow, finally decided enough was enough, did a little research and found that 72 hours is all you need. After that the “urge” is psycological.

So I started on a Saturday morning and popped nicotine gum and sucked on lozenges. I had figured out my smoking nicotine consumption was about equal to what the two of these put in my body.

Come Monday morning I was feeling fine and as the gum/lozenges wanted to step me down over a 12 week period I said the heck with it and figured I’ll just stop taking them.

I did get a little antsy for about 12 hours. More than I thought I would but certainly not what I’ve seen portrayed as heroin withdrawal on TV. Guess those crutches really were working. Anyhow, after 12 hours it got easier and easier so after 72 hours I figured I was home free. That was over two years ago and I haven’t looked back.

I’m not one of those non-smoking freaks now but I figure if I can do it ANYONE can do it!

[Triggerhippie]

Exactly. Only the extremely weak-willed have trouble quitting smoking.

If you think about it, it’s the easiest thing in the world to quit. You just *don’t do it*.

[Myrddin]

My son didn't read the instructions on the Chantix initially. He stopped smoking and started the Chantix. It wasn't until the 3rd day that he realized he was allowed to still smoke until the Chantix nullified the "reward". Like you, he really wanted to quit. His 3rd month of Chantix sits unopened at this time. He told his mom this evening that he didn't need it.