Can electronic cigarettes help me quit smoking?

E-cigarettes, or e-cigs, are a member of a family of products known as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). While there?s no scientific consensus on the long-term risk or relative safety of using e-cigs, studies to date have shown that the devices transmit fewer toxins than traditional cigarettes. E-cigs are not, however, without health risks (read on for more information). While some users attest to e-cigs' power in weaning them off of traditional cigarettes and helping them nix their nicotine addiction, there?s currently no definitive evidence that e-cigarettes are effective quitting devices. The science is currently inconclusive on whether these devices are more or less effective in aiding cessation than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products such as gum and the patch. Though much research still needs to be done, current results support the use of a combination of methods ? NRT products, counseling and social support, and individualized cessation plans ? for the best chance of quitting.