Myths About Smokeless Tobacco

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Myths About Smokeless Tobacco

• Tim Cunningham

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Which of The Following is True!

• 1. Smokeless Tobacco is a safe alternative to
  smoking.
• 2. Smokeless tobacco is not as habit forming as
  cigarettes.
• 3. Smokeless tobacco is not a problem except
  among cowboys and farmers.

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ANSWERS

• If you answered true to 1 WRONG
• If you answered true to 2 WRONG AGAIN
• If you answered true to 3 YOU STRIKE OUT!

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LETS TALK ABOUT CHEMICALS

• Nicotine and related chemicals are found in all
  forms of tobacco
• Chemical stimulation of the brain, blood vessels,
  heart and other organs.
• Chemicals in smokeless tobacco are much higher
  than in cigarette tobacco

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REASONS WHY YOU WANT TO QUIT

• The people around you find it offensive
• Bad breath after chewing and dipping
• Stained teeth
• Risk of getting cancer
• Addicted to nicotine
• Leading a healthier life

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THE END OR THE BEGINNING!