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SMOKELESS TOBACCO. Two words. Most people might have heard of it but really do not have any idea of the impact of the product that these "two words" can have on the millions of, "users" of smokeless tobacco.

1) Pouch tobacco - this product is a stringy cut of tobacco that is marketed in a pouch about 4" X 6" or so in size.

2) Powdered snuff - this product is a finely ground dry tobacco that comes in tins or glass bottles. It is used by placing it in the mouth either by pinching it between the fingers or using a "brush", a stick sometimes chewed to make a brush end and then placing the wet end into the bottle or tin and getting the powder on it. The brush is then placed in the mouth.

3) Moist ground tobacco: This product is placed in round cans about three inches or so across. They are reported to have up to 5 times the nicotine as cigarettes.

4) Plug tobacco: This product comes in a block, resembling a candy bar.

5) Twist tobacco: This product is strands of tobacco that are formed into rolls and them twisted and wrapped in plastic. If the "twist" were removed, they would be about 12" or so long.

Is smokeless tobacco safe to use?

The tobacco companies give the impression that it is a safe alternative to cigarette smoking but smokeless tobaccos, like cigarettes, are sometimes more addictive and contain high concentrations of cancer-causing chemicals.

The tobacco industry estimates that 24 million americans use smokeless tobacco products. Smokeless tobacco sales have increased above 30% in the past ten years, while cigarettes, and other smoked tobacco usage has actually declined. It has been predicted by industry analysts that smokeless tobacco usage could double over the next few years. Why? Because health-conscious americans are looking for alternatives to smoking.

There are about 30,000 cases of oral cancer are discovered each year in the United States alone, causing about 9,000 deaths. Men over 40 are the most frequently struck while the ratio of oral cancer is 3 to one between males than females. Women use smokeless tobacco but tend to do so in private.

Smokeless Tobacco Advertising Campaigns

Can advertising be partially responsible for the increased usage of smokeless tobacco? Advertising campaigns are being aimed at young males 18-35. They appeal to their desires to "belong" by having slogans such as "take a pinch instead of a puff,'' with practice, you'll be doing it like the pros,'' or "a pinch is all it takes.'' Young people are highly susceptible to such tactics because they sometimes feature entertainment and sports idols promoting smokeless tobacco products. There are three, main causes that cause youth to fall victim to this insidious habit:

1) Peer pressure

2) Curiosity

3) The person's family history of tobacco use.

In families that use tobacco, there is a much stronger mind set to tobacco use and/or experimentation.

Risks associated with smokeless tobacco usage

Smokeless tobacco used regularly can damage teeth and gum lines, and lessening the ability to taste and smell. People who use smokeless tobacco are increasing their risks of developing cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and esophagus.

The use of smokeless tobacco can cause a precancerous condition in the mouth called leukoplakia. Occurring on the lips or inside the cheek, leukoplakia is a white, leathery-appearing patch which results in cancer diagnosis in 3-5 percent of cases. Everyone has different genetics. While some can chew for many years and not get cancer, some develop tobacco-related cancer over a very short time period.

The risk of cancer in soft oral tissues is almost 50 times greater in long-term users than non-users. About 87% of these tumors are attributable to snuff. Those who say smokeless tobacco is safer than smoking should realize that they are only exchanging one form of the same poison for another.

Other dangers from smokeless tobacco use include: gum recession that results in exposed roots and increased sensitivity to heat and cold; tooth loss from damage to the gum tissue; abrasion to the tooth enamel due to high levels of sand and grit contained in smokeless tobaccos; discoloration of the teeth and bad breath; tooth decay caused by sugar added to smokeless tobacco to improve its taste; and possible decreased athletic performance due to constriction of blood vessels caused by nicotine use. Many people who get off smokeless tobacco see their blood pressure normalize and their resting heart rates to go down dramatically.

Smokeless Tobacco Users Should Check For The Following

1) Sores that fail to heal and bleed easily

2) Whitish patches ( leukoplakia)

3) Sensation of something in the throat

4) A lump or thickening

6) Difficulty in chewing or swallowing food

Anyone who is using smokeless tobacco and is interested in quitting this dangerous and sometimes fatal habit can discover more information on the subject of quitting by reading a free eBook that can be found at the following link below:

Stop Using Smokeless Tobacco Now!

If link above doesn't work, simply cut and paste the URL below into your browser:

http://www.stopsmokeless.com/freebook.php

Zach Malott is CEO of Stop Smokeless.com, a site that is dedicated to helping others to eliminate the addiction of smokeless tobacco from their lives. Malott has spent most of his life addicted to smokeless tobacco. In his search for a means to quit and stay quit, a program developed over the years that has helped 1,000's who are ready to quit succeed. This resourse can be found at: http://www.stopsmokeless.com