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- 4. Tips on quitting smokless tobacco - Top
- Think of reasons why you want to quit. You may want to quit because:
You don't want to risk getting cancer.
The people around you find it offensive.
You don't like having bad breath after chewing and dipping.
You don't want stained teeth or to lose your teeth.
You don't like being addicted to nicotine.
You want to start leading a healthier life.
Take the Next Step:
Pick a quit date and throw out all your chewing tobacco and snuff. Tell yourself out loud every day that you're going to quit.
Ask your friends, family, teachers, and coaches to help you kick the habit by giving you support and encouragement. Tell friends not to offer you smokeless tobacco. You may want to ask a friend to quit with you.
Ask your doctor about a nicotine chewing gum tobacco cessation program.
Find alternatives to spit tobacco A few good examples are sugarless gum, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, apple slices, raisins, or dried fruit.
Find activities to keep your mind off of spit tobacco You could ride a bike, talk or write a letter to a friend, work on a hobby, or listen to music. Exercise can help relieve tension caused by quitting.
Remember that everyone is different, so develop a personalized plan that works best for you. Set realistic goals and achieve them.
Reward yourself. You could save the money that would have been spent on spit tobacco products and buy something nice for yourself.
Source:
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. - Updated: March 10, 2001
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