I have tried and have not been successful...In fact, two strokes, one heart attack, cancer, beginning stages of emphysema and other ailments have not helped them to quit. My mother and step-father will stop when they're dead.

7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better