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Old 04-02-2014, 01:36 PM #1
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Question Nicotine effects question

I dip Skoal and was wondering if it was smoking that hinders progress or if it is the nicotine itself? My PN is progressing slowly in the face of all that I know to do. I might make the 5:00 oclock news if I try to quit right now as the snuff might be my last vice. Thanks, Ken in Texas.
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Nicotine itself, constricts blood vessels and affects nerves and the heart. When the nerves don't get enough circulation, there is tingling/burning which can be PN or just paresthesias.

Chewing tobacco also presents a risk of mouth cancers.

It would probably be best to quit.

Inhaling cigarettes smoke carries other toxins, like cyanide, carbon monoxide and carcinogens into the blood.
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