I started smoking at 11 yrs old. ( had older brother and sisters) . 35 cents a pack !! tried and tried all the ways to quit. then went to a program through work and quit cold turkey on a particular date. heard saw all the info and made a decision. only bad thing was substituted eating ( thought just til I get through the rough part ) ( ha) anywho 2 years later had a heart attack and was told had I not quit when I did , I would have died ! it is now 17 years later and am working still on losing all this weight !! But still thrilled I quit !