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The Facts About Dip and Chew
A lot of athletes get hooked before they know the facts about dip and
chew. They don't know that spit tobacco:
-is highly addictive
-contains nicotine
-doesn't help performance
-is not a safe alternative to cigarettes
Addiction is one tough opponent. It doesn't take long to get hooked.
In fact, you get more nicotine from spit tobacco than from cigarettes.
To get unhooked, you have to know what you're up against and you need
a game plan. once you're hooked, it's hard to keep lid on this
addiction.
There are no benefits of using spit tobacco. In a Major League
Baseball poll, not one player who used dip or chew said that the
tobacco improved his game or sharpened his reflexes.
Scientists agree. Spit tobacco does not improve athletic performance.
What's really in it for you?
-Nicotine (addictive drug)
-Polonium 210 (nuclear waste)
-Formaldehyde (embalming fluid)
-Cancer-Causing Chemicals
-Radioactive Elements
These are just some of the ingredients in dip and chew. Spit tobacco
is not a safe alternative to cigarettes. The toxic chemicals can
damage your gums. They also can cause cancer.
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