Welcome! In my opinion, No. Up until 3 months ago i was a heavy newport smoker, at first i thought id need a high nic strength but what ended up doing it for me was the whole aspect of vaping. I love the clouds, the flavors, building, buying, researching etc. very few people i know that switched from cigs to vape, use methol flavored liquid. But to each is own. Im sure others on here will be able to give you a more direct answer. To me it is just the vape lifestyle that got me off of cigs. With cigs it was cut and dry for me.. buy, smoke, feel like crap, repeat. With vaping its a whole worls of things that keep me entertained and content!