price is a big motivator for some people agreed but doesnt help break the addiction one bit. I stopped for nearly 5 weeks, was told craving would stop after a couple of weeks.what a load of shit.still wanted a cig as bad as the first day i packed up, could not think straight, headache, was an absalute bastard to everyone including family, boss and friends i was a complete bloody wreck. how is raising the tax helping a smoker like me