More than 90% of oral cancer patients report using tobacco products in the form of smokeless tobacco- betel nut, pan (pieces of Areca nut), slaked lime, nut wrapped in piper betel vine leaf
As a neurosurgeon, Ive seen patients in their 30s come in with massive strokes their only risk factor: tobacco use
One gram of dip contains 4.2 to 4.8 mg of nicotine, which can vary significantly based on brand
The problem becomes even worse if we bear in mind that one pack of cigarettes a day is not enough for most individuals with tobacco addiction
If you choose to use medications to help you quit, have those ready so you dont have to run to the store when you have a craving
Luckily, there are a few ways to make quitting easier, including: Trying nicotine replacements : Substituting nicotine patches or nicotine gum for cigarettes is one way to slowly decrease your dependence on nicotine (Schnoll, 2015)