SMOKELESS TOBACCO....
Kinds of Smokeless Tobacco
Chewing Tobacco-"Chewing" Shredded tobacco is usually sold loose in a pouch. When placed in the cheek and sucked, the nicotine gets absorbed into the bloodstream through the lining of the cheek or guns.
Moist Snuff-"Dipping" This is finely ground tobacco that is sold loose or in packets. Snuff is usually tucked between the gum and lower lip.
Dry Snuff-"Sniffing" This is powdered tobacco which is sniffed up the nose. It is rarely used in this country.
DANGER! Smokeless Tobacco Can Lead To Serious Health Problems:
Oral cancers (mouth, tongue, lip, cheeks, gun, throat...) See a doctor or dentist FAST if you develop swelling, white leathery patches, pain, a sore that doesn't heal in 10 days, numbness or tingling of tongue or lips, or difficulty swallowing, moving your jaw or talking.
Gum and tooth problems (Note: Gum loss is PERMANENT and dentists can often detect changes after only 3 months of use!!)
High blood pressure
Nicotine addiction
REMEMBER:
1. Just because you see people (like some baseball players) using smokeless tobacco doesn't mean its safe!
2. Some of the results of chewing, like bad breath, stained teeth, cracked bleeding lips, mouth sores, and constant spitting of slimy brown tobacco juice, can be a real "turn off" for friends!
3. And don't get tricked by ads for "sinus" (small moist teabag-like packets that are meant to be sucked) or flavored dissolvable kinds of smokeless tobacco that look like candy. They all still contain nicotine and can be addictive!!
Lesson Progress
- Introduction
- Tobacco: WHY you should be skeptical
- Major Harmful Ingredients in Tobacco
- Tobacco Risks, Hazards & Costs
- Immediate Effects Noticed by New Smokers
- More Problems Caused by Smoking
- Special Concerns About Smoking
- More Special Concerns About Smoking
- When non-smokers inhale
- Cigars Are Cool?
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking Cessation
- More Ideas for Smoking Cessation
- $ UP IN SMOKE $