Also, the nicotine stays in the blood longer for users of smokeless tobacco than for smokers . The level of nicotine in the blood depends on the amount of nicotine in the smokeless tobacco product, the tobacco cut size, the product’s pH (a measure of its acidity or basicity), and other factors . read more
Chewing tobacco and other smokeless tobacco products may be perceived as safer than cigarettes or other smoked tobacco products because they aren't linked to lung cancer. And smokeless tobacco products are often promoted as a safer option. read more
No, it is not true. Roughly 9 million people in the United States use some form of smokeless tobacco, mainly chewing tobacco and snuff. Chewing tobacco involves putting a wad of tobacco inside the cheek, while snuff (powdered tobacco) can be sniffed or placed in the mouth between the cheek and the gum. read more