Is Electronic Cigarette a Good Alternative for Smokers?

Most people know that cigarette smoking is not good for their health but why are they still smoking? I guess that’s how addictive it is. According to most smokers, it’s difficult to quit smoking easily. They will undergo a long process like the withdrawal syndrome. An electronic cigarettes has been invented to have a safer and lesser risk to smoking. It has the same sensation and nicotine sometimes with flavorings but the difference is the smoke is vaporized. To some people, this is a good alternative for quitting smoking but there are health organizations who oppose it since it still contains nicotine. What do you think?