While I personally think that going cold turkey is the best way to go, I do believe that the thought of it intimidates some. . NRT's administer nicotine doses in controlled manner by the patch is preferrable to nicotine gums and especially inhalers where people tend to up the dosage. Many have found themselves addicted to these aids in the end. They are only to be taken for a few months and with councelling if you actually read the directions. Councelling is , I take it, the changing of your attitude towards smoking. That of course goes for any method of quitting smoking.
Temporary use of e-cigarettes and vaping may prove to be of benefit, but should be abused and turn into just a substitution for smoking. Desire the freedom from nicotine. Break the habit of rewarding yourself at every turn.
Champix is my next choice to :"cold turkey" as it contains no nicotine, but be aware and make your family aware that it can alter moods in some people and has even led to suicide. ..