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Chewing tobacco is a very common habit among American Major League baseball players, professional cowboys and among those who want to stop smoking cigarettes and are looking for an alternative source of nicotine.Although it is quite disgusting for some and dangerous for your health because it causes gum problems and cancer, chewing tobacco is addictive and many "chewers" have great difficulty quitting.
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Buying Chewing Tobacco

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  1. Step 1 Ricorda che il tabacco da fiuto e quello da masticare sono diversi.
    Although both are not suitable for smoking, they are different products.
    • Chewing tobacco is sold in the form of tobacco leaves torn, twisted or “compressed” into cubes and packaged in cans, sold as solid blocks or in sachets.Those who use it place them between the cheek and gums.
    • The snuff is very finely chopped and is sold in bags similar to tea bags or, more commonly, in colored plastic or metal tins.Those who use it place a pinch in the lower part of the nose, inhaling slowly.
    • There are many other types of tobacco that are not smokeable, such as Snus which is produced in Sweden and should not be spit out because it dissolves.In fact it is compressed tobacco powder with a very similar appearance to a hard candy that melts in the mouth.
  2. Step 2 Sii molto cauto in merito alle varie marche disponibili sul mercato.
    There are so many of them, and the price varies greatly;you can find very expensive products and others that are too cheap.Here are some of the best-known brands:
    • Copenhagen:This is a high quality tobacco made in the USA.It is not suitable for smoking and is the most expensive wet product.It is sold in the form of a fine powder, such as snuff, or in pieces;Various flavors are available such as Natural, Pure, Bourbon, Whiskey and Soft.For those who are just starting out, it is better to start with the chopped version, since it is easier to compact the doses and keep them in the mouth as you get used to chewing them.
    • Skoal:is one of the most popular brands, known for its high quality and wide range of flavors including Apple, Peach, Pure and Canadian Tea.Flavors like Apple and Peach are great for those new to chewing tobacco, as they are milder and less intense.
    • Timberwolf:a tobacco with an excellent quality-price ratio.
    • Grizzly:It is not considered to be of the highest quality, but it is cheap and has a high nicotine content.
  3. Step 3 Fai in modo di avere a portata di mano un documento di identità per provare la tua età e quindi comprare il tabacco.
    Just like cigarettes, the sale of chewing tobacco is also regulated by national laws and you must demonstrate that you are of age.
    • In 2012 the minimum age to purchase tobacco in Italy was raised from 16 to 18, but be careful, if you are abroad, be aware that in some countries you must be 21 years of age.
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Chewing Tobacco

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  1. Step 1 Apri la lattina o il sacchetto di tabacco e annusalo.
    Depending on the flavor you choose, it may have a strong or mild odor.If you are a "beginner" and the smell of tobacco makes you nauseous, consider changing products or choosing a less intense aroma.
  2. Step 2 Procurati una bottiglia d’acqua vuota.
    You will need it to spit on while chewing tobacco.
    • If you are consuming tobacco outside your home don't even think about spitting on the ground!Besides the fact that this is disgusting and rude behavior, in some cities it is punishable by a fine.
  3. Step 3 Tieni la latta di tabacco fra pollice e indice.
    Grab the round edge of the package, forming a sort of crescent with your fingers.
    • This way you can shake the box and compact the leaves correctly.
    • If you bought a pouch of tobacco, pinch the top of it between two fingers.
  4. Step 4 Compatta il tabacco.
    To do this, shake the package between your thumb and forefinger in a vertical motion for about 10 seconds.You will hear the tobacco tapping on the walls of the container.
    • This step is important because it makes it easier to pinch off the amount you want to chew.
    • If you purchased a pouch of tobacco, shake it with a constant vertical motion so the contents compact.
    • Alternatively, you can tap the package on a hard surface.
  5. Step 5 Verifica che il tabacco si sia ben pressato.
    Open the can or bag and check that the contents are well compacted.It should have pooled on one side of the package.
  6. Step 6 Con il pollice e l’indice, prendi una piccola quantità di tabacco dal contenitore.
    Adjust the amount you take based on how much you like to chew.
    • If you are a beginner, start with small quantities;just a pinch no larger than 3-5 cm or the size of a 5 cent coin.This way you slowly get used to having tobacco in your mouth.
  7. Step 7 Mettilo in un lato della bocca, fra il labbro e i denti inferiori.
    Even if you feel ready to put it in your cheek or behind your teeth, always start with this position because that way the tobacco will stay put and won't break into little pieces filling your mouth.
    • One technique to prevent the tobacco from moving is to tamp and roll it.Place it well in your mouth and then roll it with your fingers to prevent the leaves from separating.
    • If you have trouble holding it, take an empty tea bag (or cut the top off to empty it) and fill it with tobacco.Finally, place the sachet in your mouth, between your lip and your lower teeth.This trick allows you to keep the tobacco still, but be aware that it alters the flavor.
  8. Step 8 Muovi il "boccone" in bocca così da poterlo masticare; stai molto attento a non ingoiarne nessun frammento.
    As soon as you put the tobacco in your mouth, you will start producing a lot of saliva.This is a normal reaction of the body, as the oils released by tobacco interact with the saliva inside the mouth.
    • Chew delicately so as not to break the leaves and risk swallowing them.Having tobacco in your throat or stomach will make you vomit, as well as potentially suffering other problems in the long term, so avoid this.
  9. Step 9 Dopo avere masticato per un po’, sputa.
    He purses his lips and spits the tobacco juices into the empty bottle.
    • As you chew, you will feel the effects of the nicotine contained in the tobacco.You will feel a little dizzy, your heart beat will be faster and you will feel a general buzz, as well as a tingling sensation in your mouth.The first time, you may also feel nauseous and dizzy.
    • Make sure you remove the cap from the bottle before spitting.Nobody likes spitting on their shoes or on the floor.
  10. Step 10 Una volta che il sapore si è dissolto oppure se percepisci nausea e vertigini, sputa il tabacco.
    Remove it with your fingers and, without making any mess, throw it in the garbage.
    • Rinse your mouth with water, being very careful not to swallow any tobacco or juice residue.You should also brush your teeth because your breath will smell like tobacco.
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Know the Health Risks

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  1. Step 1 Ricorda che masticare tabacco comporta gli stessi rischi per la salute del fumo di sigaretta.
    Just like any other tobacco product, chewing tobacco also contains nicotine which the body absorbs just as it would from cigarettes and in similar quantities.
    • Most people who chew tobacco become addicted to it despite its reputation as a bad habit.Just as happens with smoking, stopping the use of chewing tobacco leads to withdrawal symptoms which include intense cravings for tobacco, increased appetite, irritability and depression.
    • Although it was an established habit among players in the past who chewed tobacco on the field, the American Baseball League currently prohibits its use and discourages team assistants from purchasing it for players.
    • Outfielder Bill Tuttle is probably the best-known player to mention when talking about the risks of chewing tobacco.After thirty years of playing and using tobacco in the professional league, Tuttle developed a tumor so large that it grew beyond the tissues of his cheek and extended into his skin.Doctors removed the tumor, the result of decades of this bad habit, but at the same time a large part of the player's face was also removed.Chewing tobacco cost Tuttle his jaw, right cheek, most of his teeth and gums as well as his taste buds.Tuttle died of cancer in 1998, but spent the rest of his life talking people out of the habit.
  2. Step 2 Ricorda che sei ad alto rischio di sviluppare il cancro alla bocca, oltre a malattie e infezioni del cavo orale.
    Chewing tobacco increases the chances of cancer of the mouth, throat, cheeks, gums, lips and tongue, as well as pancreatic cancer.
    • Prolonged use of this product leads to dental caries.Tobacco balls are very rich in sugar (which contributes to the formation of tooth decay), they also contain abrasive particles that irritate the gums and ruin the tooth enamel, weakening them and exposing them to infections and diseases.
    • The sugar and irritating components of tobacco also cause gum recession, especially in the area where you are used to chewing the cud.This leads to gum disease which can become very serious and even destroy the tissues and bone that support the teeth, resulting in their falling out.
    • Chewing tobacco increases the risk of developing precancerous lesions in the mouth, called leukoplakias, which can later become tumors.
    • Each year, approximately 30,000 Americans discover they have throat or mouth cancer, and approximately 8,000 die from these diseases.Only half of those diagnosed with throat or mouth cancer survive beyond five years.
  3. Step 3 Sappi che ci sono altre malattie correlate all’uso del tabacco, come quelle cardiache e l’ictus.
    Some types of non-smoking tobacco, such as chewing tobacco, increase heart rate and blood pressure.Studies have found that prolonged use of chewing tobacco increases the risk of death from stroke or heart disease.
  4. Step 4 Se stai cercando di smettere o non vuoi cadere nella tentazione di masticare il tabacco, chiedi aiuto.
    Some smokers switch to this product in the hope of reducing their dependence on tobacco, but this is a strategy that rarely works, since even chewing tobacco is addictive.
    • If you're trying to quit chewing tobacco, talk to your doctor so you can find other ways to get nicotine (such as patches or chewing gum).
    • To reduce your addiction, try chewing substitutes such as gum, beef jerky, hard candies, or dehydrated fruit.
    • If you don't want to develop addiction, the best thing to do is not to try tobacco under any circumstances.Teens who use it are more likely to become smokers in the future.

Advice

  • Don't try to kiss anyone while chewing tobacco.
  • It is not advisable to chew tobacco in public spaces such as classrooms or closed areas such as the grocery store, because smoking is prohibited in these places and the use of chewing tobacco remains a related activity.

Warnings

  • Once addicted to chewing tobacco, it is very difficult to quit.Read this article for further details on this.

Things you will need

  • A really strong mouth and stomach to handle the taste of tobacco
  • Chewing tobacco
  • An empty tea bag (optional)
  • An identity document to prove your age
  • An empty bottle or cup to spit into
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