Quitting Snuff?

August 6, 2004

Are you trying to quit using smokeless tobacco and finding it difficult? The first step to a successful quit attempt is to assess your addiction.

If you use chew daily, use a high-nicotine brand such as Copenhagen, have friends who use chew, or have used smokeless tobacco for years, then chew or snuff is a big part of your life. You may want to use nicotine gum or patches if you have tried to quit and found it difficult. You may also want to avoid your friends who chew or dip for the first few days after you have quit.

The Kiowa County Nursing Service has Quit Kits available to those wanting to quit, and these do include snuff alternatives that could help you beat the addiction. For more information, call (719) 438-5782.