I used nicorette fresh mint extra strength gum for about 8 weeks and haven't had any cigarettes in about 5 months now. I had been smoking since I was 15~ and have made numerous previous attempts to quit. I used the gum, and exercised vigorously which really helped... you feel better, and you won't feel like putting that **** into you again :D Smoking is expensive, unattractive, stinks and the worse thing is your paying to ruin your health. Good luck.