It is pretty hard to quit smoking, but if you really do want to quit you will. My mom used to smoke 3 packs a day for about 2 years and then she quit and never smoked again. I don't know how she did it, but she did.
Yeah people should stop smoking. They just passed the LAW in New Jersey that you are not allowed to smoke inside public places. I know its in some other states too.
My husband quit smoking 10 years ago. He says you just need will power. Easier said than done I would think. Perhaps a trip to a local hospital (cancer or heart departments) might help focus your mind.
My Girlfriend quit social smoking 2 weeks ago thankfully. Its made a massive difference to both her health and my peace of mind (regarding her health). Its going to banned in the UK in public places soon anyway, so just as well!
3 packs on a non party day...party days that could soar to 5 or more.. I was a chain smoker in the very meaning of the word.
I quit for a day at most and then slip and fall and bum a cig from someone, this is hard. And the funny part is I quit other things much worse cold turkey without a problem.