I did smoke years ago (about 30). That's how I know that the initial rush is not from nicotine - as the rush is instant. Just give it up like I did. Even Russian Roulette gives you a 1 in 6 chance of survival. With tobacco - it's 1 in 2 - the same as flipping a coin. Head's you live an unhealthy life - tails you die a nasty death.
Thanks for the reply Joe, at least you do have some experience of smoking.
However, I don't understand this 'rush' everyone keeps mentioning. I don't get a 'rush' or feeling of instant euphoria I just find a smoke a pleasant relaxing interlude in the daily grind of life. I'm ot lookig to using one of these as an aid to giving up just a way of 'reducing' the harmful effects of smoking to myself and others around me.an afterthought Joe, when you mention the figure of 30 is that how long ago you gave up?
If so, how long did you smoke for and on average how many per day. Where they mild, normal or full strength?
These questions apply to everyone who says they have given up, by whatever method, not just Joe.
For the record, barring a 10 month cessation spell in 1993, I have smoked since about 15. I am now 55. Usual start up, 5 Park Drive, then No6 before moving on to B&H in the gold pack. Around about 20/21 I started to roll my own using GV. Still do to this day but I put 2 filters in so the fag is only a short one. On an average day I get through 15-20 of these, on a bad day maybe 25-30. If I'm having a good day or have the G/kids with me I can get by on about 7-10. My day starts at 6.00am and I rarely go to bed before 1.00am