I will have to say that I wish I had totally given up the nic when I quit smoking cigarettes, I think the cravings would have left already. I challenge myself to not smoke anything at least 1 or 2 days a week, and I always try to smoke an entire cigar when I light one....no hurried puffs and quick put-out.....just make sure its the taste/experience that I am after, not the nic. Its hard, and I wish you all the best!!