Need help using snus.

[Bogalu]

I understand how to use it and where to place it I think, but it seems like the pouch is lasting for 2 hours or so instead of exhausting itself in 30 min. So the absorption rate is soo slow that I barely get my nic fix and it sucks.

I place it between my lip and gums above my top front teeth. Then I just leave it there and it barely does anything.

Am I supposed to move it around in my gums or wet it with my tounge or watever? Just unclear on how to make it absorb faster.

[xdunlapx]

I would think having it last for 2 hours is better than 30 minutes. Do you use pouch snus or loose?

Snus isn't supposed to be a quick fix, it releases nicotine slowly.

[Bogalu]

I have discreet brand snus and its in a pouch. The only problem is that it releases way to slow. It lasts for 1-2 hours but I get the same nic over that time that you would get in a pouch that you had last for only 20 min. It barely takes the nic fit edge off.

So you get 8mg nic in 20 min...

I get 1.2mg nic every 20 min... its awful.

[xdunlapx]

I don't know what to tell ya. I used Camel Snus for about a year and had no problems with nic fits. Hmm. Have you tried posting on snus forums? I know there are a few big ones that have lots of members. You could try that and see what they have to say.

[Bogalu]

Havent tried that yet. But in all honesty I just started snusing last night so I don't think I'm doing it right. What am I susposed to do?

[BardicDruid]

Discreet, Grand Prix, any of the American made snus sucks for nic hit, I don't think they have any. I use Swedish snus, some of them have a major nic hit instantly. The best two places to go to get real snus is GetSnus.com or ClubSnus.com, they're both in the US and have the best prices around in my opinion.

I started with an e-cig and have given it up for snus, my regulars are Thunder Frosted and Original minis and General Mini Mints and Mini Whites. For first thing in the morning I grab a Skruf Stark White.

Read some of the other posts here and check out the forum at GetSnus, there's also SnusOn.com another forum. And by the way, your doing it right, it's the snus that has the problem.

[Stubby]

I agree with Bard. If you need a good hit of nicotine Discreet is not the place to go, or the camel snus. I think it has a little but I wouldn't want to depend on it as my only source.

The Swedish snus goes up to 17 mg per portion, which will knock anyone but heavy smokers on their backside. I stay with the standard 8 mg portions and its plenty for me as an only source of nicotine but others use less or more depending on need.

[Dredbull]

I started with Camel frost. I know it got me through the tough areas.

Now I have a few favorites and one is being discontinued so go grab a can and enjoy it. Claq Qui it is a love it or loathe it I love to loathe it.

I have high dose portions and use loose also called los. I have been recently halfing those portions to 2mg or so ish prilla.
I pack a wide assortment of snuff, juice and snus around with me. They are my condoms if you will since it is better to have them than not.

[MoeJoe39]

If your not getting the hit fast enough, you could try moveing it....try the side on the bottom.

[Bogalu]

Well I honestly don't think its the discreet snus. I just don't think I'm getting wet enough or moving it around enough or ect.

I just usually keep it in one place and keep my saliva away from it except for sparingly wetting it with my tongue.

I can seriously keep a snus whether its general original or Discreet to last me for 1 and a half hours with the same flavor/intensity which isn't much at all.

Should I be keeping the snus soaked in saliva? Should I swallow the salty runoff from the snus right away?

I feel retarded here, like I'm missing a damn instruction manual or something. lol