I have smoked for over 10 years was up to bout a pack a day then my brother inlaw introduced me to vaping starting with the little cigarette style vaporizer and almost gave up when i found my first vape shop and got something better been smoke free since 2010 and have to say i feel way better breathe better and sense of smell and taste are even improved. It has also help me cut down on sweets as i tend to vape fruity candy flavors i was using very high nicotine started at 24 mg and now down to 3 mg so i would say vaping has helped me stay away from smoking.