smokeless Tobacco

[Hockey Playa]

Aka. Packing a chew or dip or whatever. Im sure you hockey or baseball players know what im talking about. I never was really into the stuff, even though a lot of my teammates are. Recently i've been doing it alot. Ive been reading up on it, and i knows its really bad for your health, and has cancer-causing agents. Just wondering how long do you think you'd have to continually perform this habit, until you it becomes seriously dangerous (cancer), im assuming you have to do it regularirly for longer than a year. Ive only done it for a month, i dont think im in trouble? like some people smoke for 20 years and dont gete cancer.

 

[Skilla_Staz]

I'd recommend quitting while you're ahead. No point in waiting until you get cancer to quit. I'm sure theres not a "limit" on how long you can go. Cancer doesn't just appear out of nowhere.

 

[grr]

Some people lose their jaws from it. On average I would guess most people lose a lot of gumline after 10-15 years of it like my Dad did before he quit.

 

[Hockey Playa]

so 1 month should do no damage?

 

[reyalp]

quit while you're ahead

 

[Bible_Belt]

Yeah, women hate dip.

Cancer-wise, it may actually be a little safer than smoking, contrary to the current public hysteria, but that does not make it a good idea. They put either fiberglass or some other abrasive substance in it to make tiny cuts in your lip so that the nicotine is absorbed more quickly.

I'd like to try chewing on a coca leaf sometime. It's the plant that they make cocaine out of, but natives in the Amazon have been chewing the leaves for their entire history. I've read that the buzz is very mild, similar to a cup of coffee.

 

[Skilla_Staz]

Coca leaves were in the original ingredients of Coca-Cola. I doubt they're still used though.

Like I've said. Quit now. Don't worry about a month doing any damage, it probably isn't much, but the fact that you're still doing it is what you should be concerned about. Girls hate chew. Girls hate nasty teeth. Girls hate nasty breath. Those are just simple reasons, the big reason is that you WILL get addicted if you don't quit now, and you WILL suffer from it.

 

[Hockey Playa]

what about just cut back? and i dont do it around girls much, i just do it with the guys when were chilling out

 

[whistler]

Quit now.

Why wait? You might very well end up putting off trying to stop until you're thoroughly hooked. Then you're screwed.

More importantly, chicks think it's absolutely disgusting. For that reason alone, I'd stop immediately.

I might add: Chicks detest nasty odors above all else. And chew leaves a lingering, noticeable scent.

 

[Skilla_Staz]

I know people who chew. They say "Man, I'm chewin too much, it's getting expensive, I'm going to cut back." They do fine for a week or so, but the addiction gets you right back to where you were. Why do you chew? Is the only reason because you get that buzz and it tastes good or whatever? I don't do drugs, smoke, or chew so I can't honestly say what the reason is, but I do know that cutting back isn't going to solve your problem. Quit now. Simple.

 

[Silvertip]

You shouldn't be in any danger, unless you pack a tin a day or something like that.

I'd personally say quit now, after all, it's the offseason and you have better things to do (like drinking). If you need something in your mouth to give you the same feel, try "Mint Snuff" or "Smokey Mountain" tobacco-free snuff. And make sure to sit with the non-chewers on the bus to away games.

As far as what girls think, being a hockey player helps your chances more than chewing hurts them. Still, throw out the tin and get back in the weight room. Nothing's worse than a burned out duster.

 

[Hockey Playa]

Ahmen Brother, You seem legit, cause you know the meaning of duster. LoL i also agree with the peeps who dont know that chewing usually means hockey player, and girls respect that. They always say ''ewww'' but we know they love us. Im thinking about cutting back for the summer no biggy.

 

[Nzo]

dude seriously stop while you still can, i have several friends that are addicted they do it every chance they can like duiring school at lunch.
They even wish they could quit but theyre hooked

 

[Bronxtal112]

I've used to dip a ton. In fact, dipping is probably one of the most addictive habits; Nicotine directly into the blood stream. The longer you dip the harder it’s to quit. I actually just quit a month or so ago. It’s tough to quit, but your too young to damage your health with chewing tobacco.

 

[WC2]

Well, this story should make you want to quit right now.

I dipped for about a year during highschool, and was diagnosed with mouth cancer by my family doctor. After several weeks of believing I had mouth cancer, i went to a specialist and he told me it was just a benign lump. STILL, I've heard horror stories of people who get mouth cancer from this stuff after 1 -2 years of use. Just quit. It's not attractive, it's bad for you, and it's a waste of money.

 

[American_Psycho]

There is a new brand of gum that has caffeine in it, that might be a good substitute for you.