Yeah, that's another great thing about e-cigs: no carcinogens or harmful chemicals. I started out with a njoy disposable, which i would recommend. But bigger mods are really awesome if you want to get the real vaping experience =)

I used patches for four months and failed to quit. The nic cravings decreased but I still wanted to reach out for a cig every now and then. Recently i started "vaping" e-cigs and i feel that these would be a better alternative compared to patches/gums. Still, i'd like to know the long term effects on the lungs and heart, but until then I'm just happy i was able to quit my ciggies. Patches seem reliable since they're FDA-approved and all, but the success rates seem inflated and the cost is much higher compared to e-cigs (according to this article: http://ecigarettereviewed.com/nicotine-patches-and-gums-vs-electronic-cigarettes). I guess if you're concerned about the side effects of e-cigs, you're better off with patches - but that won't really guarantee you'll quit smoking.