How to Quit Using Smokeless Tobacco
Smokeless tobacco's nicotine content drives the addiction. Snuff, dip and chewing tobacco contain known carcinogens that often result in forms of oral and throat cancer. Quitting entails a process with difficult moments, irritability, nervousness, stress and loss of concentration as the body withdraws from the deadly chemicals. Determination to quit throughout each day's struggle eventually overcomes these side effects.
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Instructions
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Decide to quit using smokeless tobacco. Self-motivation plus a positive mindset provides the basis for successfully eliminating the habit.
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Choose a calendar date to begin action. Be realistic by allowing several weeks for mental preparation.
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Write a list of motivational reasons for quitting. Health matters, money spent, self-control, concern for others and work related issues highlight benefits gained from stopping the habit.
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Seek alternatives to using smokeless tobacco. Have hard candy, gum, water, juice, fruit or nicotine replacements on hand to help offset the desire for tobacco.
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Consider attending a support group to reinforce your need to quit. Call a clinic or hospital in your area for information, look in a local newspaper, usually in the community events column or perhaps your work place knows how to help.
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Pray or meditate if you're a spiritual person. This often times brings a sense of peace and relaxation while re-directing your thoughts.
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Save the money normally spent on smokeless tobacco in a special jar for a reward later.
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Tips & Warnings
When you feel an urge to use smokeless tobacco, seek other activities like exercise, going to a store or working in the yard to aid you both mentally and physically.
Contact your family doctor for additional information and nicotine replacement therapy.
Avoid areas prone to tobacco use by others until you have overcome the habit.
Don't keep smokeless products around when quitting.
