In my case, I don't think lower nicotine would have increased my smoking because I believe it was the act of smoking I was addicted to, not the drug. I'm sure n

In my case, I don't think lower nicotine would have increased my smoking because I believe it was the act of smoking I was addicted to, not the drug. I'm sure nicotine had some effect on my quitting, I doubt I'm a special snowflake, immune to the addictive qualities of a substance. However, if nicotine is the only reason someone smokes, they're going to smoke whatever it takes to get their fix. Even without nicotine, the act of smoking anything is harmful. The more of that they do, the worse off their lungs will be. If anything, I think more nicotine per cigarette would be better.