Chewing tobacco is highly addictive because it combines chemical addiction and habit reinforcement
3.) Smokeless is NOT Harmless The risks of chewing tobacco: Cancer of the esophagus and pancreas, gum disease, tooth loss, heart disease and stroke
Studies on animals and cell cultures have shown that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) both active ingredients found in cannabis may have antitumor effects
Chew sugar-free gum, snack on crunchy veggies, or get into hobbies like knitting, doodling, or even juggling (hey, why not?)
You may be surprised to learn where some of the harmful chemicals in cigarettes are also used: 1,3-Butadiene: used in rubber manufacturing Arsenic: a poison Benzene: an industrial solvent, made from crude oil Beryllium: used in nuclear reactors Cadmium: used in batteries Chromium: used to manufacture dye, paint and car alloys Formaldehyde: used in science labs and mortuaries Polonium-21: a highly radioactive element Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: a group of dangerous chemicals found in oil and coal, including benzo(a)pyrene Many of these chemicals are found in everyday products or some workplaces
