I used to be a smoker. I was at about a pack and a half a day, inhaling deeply. Smoke first thing after waking up in the morning, agony on international flights, that sort of thing. Very addicted, a couple failed quit attempts.

I switched my addiction to nicotine lozenges, and now prefer them to cigarettes. I don't really like cigarettes anymore, never crave them, and the couple of times i've tried smoking one in the last few years have just confirmed that.

When I run out I feel pretty bad and eventually go get more. I would say i'm now very addicted to the lozenges.

How would you interpret my story? I'll read the links but it sounds like you've already done your homework.