Yes, it's an excellent alternative for those who lack the iron will and intimidating moral fibre just to go cold turkey. ;-)
I'm glad you're adjusting so easily to becoming a vapist. G was the same. Gave up fags, straight on the puffer and didn't look back. I find it quite extraordinary that these ludicrous so-called anti-smoking nazis want them banned as well, given how much easier they make the giving up process.