The fundamental technique of the method for making cellular cores is to make stacks of components which are configured such that cutting slices off the stacks produces cellular cores and, when needed, components used in stacks used to produce cellular cores. The RF particles may include an antenna element and an integrated circuit element coupled together by at least one interconnection. The data center is equipped to manage the operational and functional aspects of the programmer remotely thus importing expertise to the patient environment. The groove portion may be capable of fitting together with the track portion. The device and method are operable for portions that may have different lengths, and which may be received out of order. The invention also relates to a method for the sustained delivery of nicotine pharmaceutically acceptable salts to treat a variety of conditions and disorders.