How long does nicotine stay in your system? Smoking vs. vaping Myth: E cigarettes help people quit smoking. Truth: E cigarettes are not a proven safe way to quit. In fact, users may become addicted to both traditional and electronic tobacco products. Choose health. Say Smokers more likely to quit with the help of e cigarettes than with nicotine patches or gum study Irish Independent Quick Take: Nicotine patches used in combination with e cigarettes (with and without nicotine) for smoking cessation 2 Minute Medicine E cigarettes better for quitting: study SBS News