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Spit Tobacco

Spit tobacco is not a safe alternative to cigarettes¹

Chew? Snuff? Dip? These are all different names for products that have one thing in common: they all cause cancer.

• Spit tobacco contains nicotine and can lead to addiction and dependence.
• After 30 minutes, an average-size dip gives someone as much nicotine as smoking three cigarettes.
• Someone who goes through two cans a week gets as much nicotine as someone who smokes a pack and a half a day.
• Spit tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents and can increase the risk for cancer of the mouth, which can include cancer of the lip, tongue, cheeks and gums.

The quit line will help you break your addiction to spit tobacco

Quit coaches are trained to work with people who are addicted to many forms of tobacco, including spit tobacco. When you call the quit line (1-800-QUIT-NOW) you’ll get one-on-one coaching and support that fits your needs.

¹ Vist the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for more information on the health effects of smoking and tobacco use.