Depending on the type, they are held in the mouth, chewed, or sucked until they dissolve. The juices are swallowed. These devices are not the same as e-cigarettes. Using any kind of smokeless tobacco can expose you to health risks. These products contain cancer-causing chemicals, as well as addictive nicotine. No form of smokeless tobacco is a safe substitute for cigarettes. Overall, people who dip or chew get about the same amount of nicotine as people who smoke regularly.
They are also exposed to more than 25 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. The most harmful cancer-causing substances in smokeless tobacco are tobacco-specific nitrosamines TSNAs. TSNA levels vary by product, but the higher the level the greater the cancer risk. Many studies have shown high rates of leukoplakia in the mouth where users place their chew or dip. Leukoplakia is a gray-white patch in the mouth that can become cancer. The longer a person uses oral tobacco, the more likely they are to have leukoplakia.
Stopping tobacco might help clear up the spot, but treatment may be needed if there are signs of early cancer. Tobacco stains teeth and causes bad breath. Quitting is hard, and using smokeless tobacco while trying to quit is common. But don't give up. Your chances of quitting get better each time you try! Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Smokeless Tobacco? Smokeless tobacco comes as either snuff or chewing tobacco: Snuff is finer-grain tobacco that sometimes comes in pouches that look like teabags.
Chewing tobacco is larger-grain tobacco leaves that are twisted or shredded and come loose in paper packets or small cans. Why Is Smokeless Tobacco Dangerous? If you use smokeless tobacco, these tips can help you quit: Use nicotine gum or a nicotine patch, but only after talking to your doctor about which would work best for you. To manage your symptoms, your doctor may recommend nicotine replacement therapy.
It provides doses of nicotine without the other harmful chemicals found in tobacco. You can find nicotine patches, lozenges, gums, and other nicotine replacement products at most drugstores.
Some prescription medications can also help you quit using tobacco. For example, your doctor might prescribe buproprion Zyban. Ask your doctor for more information about the potential benefits and risks of this medication. The only other prescription smoking cessation drug approved by the FDA, varenicline Chantix , has been temporarily withdrawn from the market by its manufacturer Pfizer beginning in July Pfizer withdrew the medication due to unacceptable amounts of a potential carcinogen, N-nitroso-varenicline.
As of November , the temporary recall is still in effect. The FDA has allowed use of a Canadian version of the medication temporarily to maintain the supply. A mental health counselor can help you recover from addiction. They can also help you manage your triggers and withdrawal symptoms, and maintain your motivation. Consider asking your doctor for a referral to a counselor.
Every state, as well as the District of Columbia, offers a free phone-based tobacco cessation program. These services can connect you with mental health professionals. They can help you find ways to cope without tobacco, give you a safe place to talk about your concerns, and point you toward other free resources to help you give up tobacco for good. While some people prefer one-on-one counseling, others may find success in larger group settings.
For example, programs such as Nicotine Anonymous offer support group sessions for people coping with nicotine addiction. In these sessions, you can connect with others who are trying to stop using tobacco products. You can provide each other with motivation and social support. They can also share concrete strategies for changing your lifestyle. Your friends and family can also provide essential support.
Tell them about your goal to quit and let them know how they can help you. According to the ACS , you might temporarily experience the following symptoms when you quit tobacco:. In the meantime, ask your doctor how you can limit and manage withdrawal symptoms using treatments including:. Quitting also comes with many health benefits. Cutting snuff and other tobacco products from your life will lower your chances of developing:. But with support from your family, friends, and doctor, you can safely stop using these products.
A combination of nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medication, counseling, or other treatments can increase your chances of recovery. Recovery from tobacco use disorder looks different for everyone.
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