I never started smoking, even during the darkest, most stress-filled days in my Navy career, when I was most tempted. As a result of my saying "no" back then, I don't have to try and quit now. The easiest way to not have to overcome an addiction is to not become addicted in the first place. I feel for the people who are hooked on smoking because I have seen what people look like who are nic-fitting, so I fully support smoking cessation programs, no matter what form they take. Cold turkey, the Patch, the Gum, or Allen Carr's book: find a way and quit smoking today. Click here if you have something to say and want to get paid to say it!