After reading the majority of negative reviews, I decided to do some in-depth research. As for previous customers who had previously made this purchase and the "NO RETURN" policy...a $100 bucks down the drain....no wayyyy!!Purchased: 1 1/2 week agoHow often do I smoke? 1pk (would last me about 3 days) Mind you, I'm that type of smoker that typically would smoke maybe half a cig and then smoke the other half, later. Yet, a drive from work (an hour) going and 1 1/2 hrs drive home. (The whole damn thing!) Lol. Brand: Amer Spir (Yellow), before that, Malb (Red's (Short)Price: $9-$10/pk.A little background --FemaleWeight: 155lbs, HAge: 53, Height:5'3) began smoking at 18-19. I've stopped many times before, but picked the habit back up.Stopped: Age: 23 (1yr before birth of daughter.) Started: Age: 29-33 (Oldest sis moved in while her house was "finished" being built...? She drove my ass crazy! Plus, she had just given birth to her son. Mind you, I was in an one bedroom apt! She was supposed to have "only" stayed 3-4 months. (It was damn near 6 WHOLE months!!) ? Not funny at the time.)Stopped: Age: 38-39Started: Age: 44-45 to present(Approximate and between the age(s) listed above. Not exact age.)Here's what I've been doing and learned thus far:***Days 1-2: I started with the 14mg, instead of the 21mg,. No headache or migraine.Applied: To right shoulderWhen: First thing in the morning and/or after shower. VERY IMPORTANT!! ***Day 3: Switched to 21mg and changed location of patch to left (upper chest) I placed mine approximately two inches from armpit(s).(Note:) By the end of day three, I dnoticeti thatI not smoking as often (you know ?? like out of boredom, talking on the phone, I'm the car, pissed off...or, IMMEDIATELY after breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, wine and all the other in between times!) And I do not smoke the entire cigarette. (No, I do not save the remainder of cig for later.)Reason: My purpose is to stop once and for all!! Challenge: Also, started working out . And I keep in mind how hard it was to simply walk a mile (fast pace, light jog) on my treadmill. I read more, and go to the gun range. (Note:) I would suggest finding NEW ways of thinking to create new habits in order to get rid of this bad habit.So, here's the catch!! ?..?...?Start with lower dosage, first. I started with the 14mg. One could possibly start with the 7mg.Next, "BEST" SPOTS: You can apply the patch to any clean, dry, hairless area of skin on your body: upper chest, back, upper arm, or hip. Avoid any areas irritated, oily, scarred, or broken skin. (For those of us, vaccinated back in the early 70's...do not place it over your vaccination mark.)***Day 7-Currently, Ive had the patch on my right side (upper chest.) I had only one cigarette. And I plan to move it to my list side, then my back and each side of my hips.I'll update llaterabout a month from now. Hope this helps? WE CAN DO THIS! YES, WE CAN! ?Remember, it takes (7) days to form a habit and (21) days to break. You have to put your mind to it to do it! Theadhesive will slide off during shower/bath.Lastly, upon removing the patch from the package, peel off the protective strip. BUT, DO NOT TOUCH THE MEDICINE) then, immediately apply the patch to your new found best spot. ?