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 Vaping a better quit help than gum and lozenges for some disadvantaged smokers: trial How to Quit Vaping, According to Experts The New York Times Vaping is not replacing smoking. It is often added to it. This is called dual use. Nearly half of e cigarette users still smoke cigarettes. What this means: Smoking continues alongside vaping Is Vaping Better Than Smoking? American Heart Association