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How to Quit Chewing Tobacco. There's no better time than now to quit chewing tobacco, so
what are you waiting for? You will need Support Quit date Reward Gum or toothpicks New routine
Doctor Internet access (optional) and nicotine replacement therapy (optional). Chewing tobacco
is a potent carcinogen. Quit now to avoid chances of serious medical problems. Step
1. Make the decision to get serious about quitting. There are many online resources
for quitting chewing tobacco. Do some internet research to determine what strategy will work
best for you. Step 2. Get a friend to help you with accountability. Step 3. Set a quit
date to stop chewing tobacco. Whether you quit cold turkey or do it gradually, select
a final day to chew. Step 4. Do something nice for yourself, like buying yourself a
special gift. You can afford it now that you're not spending all that money on chew. If you
are physically addicted to nicotine, use nicotine gum or other substitutes to help fight off
cravings. Step 5. Get into a different chewing habit. Chew gum or toothpicks. Step 6. Mix
up your routine to reduce the risk of relapse. Try new things, and for the first few weeks,
don't put yourself in situations where you will be tempted to chew. Step 7. Ask your
doctor to prescribe something to help with cravings. Step 8. Don't beat yourself up if
you fall off the wagon. It may take more than one attempt to get off the chew for good.
Did you know Did you know? An estimated 7.8 million Americans use smokeless tobacco regularly.