Did nicotine gum work for you?

I think that, even though it still contains nicotine, I can get off the actual HABIT of smoking. And once I get the habit out of the way, the actual addiction part will be easier to lose......But I would like to know, from those who've tried it, if it did keep them from smoking...........and please, I'm only asking those who were moderate smokers (1/2 to 1 pk a day), because those heavy 2pk + a day smokers would not be representative of me.