Nicotine patch

A nicotine patch is a transdermal patch that releases nicotine into the body through the skin. It is used in nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), a process for smoking cessation. First introduced in the U.S. by prescription only in 1992, the patch could be bought over-the-counter beginning in 1996. That said, it's important to note that the nicotine patch, or any other quit smoking aid for that matter, is not a cure-all. They are exactly what the name implies..aids. They are useful tools, but ultimately, success or failure with quitting tobacco depends on you, not your quit aid.

Nicotine gum

Nicotine gum is a type of chewing gum that delivers nicotine to the body. It is used as an aid in nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), a process for smoking cessation and quitting smokeless tobacco. The nicotine is delivered to the bloodstream via absorption by the tissues of the mouth. It is currently available over-the-counter in Europe, the US and elsewhere. The pieces are usually available in individual foil packages and come in various flavors. The nicotine content is usually either 2 or 4 mg of nicotine, roughly the nicotine content of one-sixth to one-third of a cigarette, with the appropriate content and dosage depending on the smoking habits of the user.

Not everyone can quit smoking cold turkey. Only 7% of people successfully quit tobacco using alternative methods such as patches, gums, needle therapy and so on.

In the UK, 62% of people successfully quit tobacco with the use of e-cigarettes. That makes the e-cigarette 9x more effective than other alternative products.