What do you think about safety?

[relativehelp]

Hello,
I am new to smokeless tobacco products, I was a previous cigarette smoker but quit due to the dangers. I have heard from many people that smokeless tobaccos are much safer and I think I want to try them but I read this article All About Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobaccos
and it states that smokeless tobaccos actually are not safe, so now I am confused, what is the general consensus of the forum as to safety?

 

[markfm]

If you have quit cleanly, why pick it up again? Ingesting nothing is better than smokeless tobaccos or vaping.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

Smokeless tobacco still has all kinds of chemicals added to it. It's just as dangerous as smoking.

I'm with markfm on this one. If you quit smoking why are you wanting to start using smokeless tobacco? How long have you quit smoking and are you having problems with cravings?

 

[dee5]

Obviously Relativehelp misses smoking or the way it made him/her feel. If you don't want to try the traditional smokeless tobacco you could try Snus which is very finely ground and in little pouches that you put between your cheek and gum. No spitting required and found to be much safer than other smokeless choices. Or you could start vaping. Either of these would be better than picking up a cigarette again.

 

[eGo Maniac]

Just in case there's any confusion, it should be noted that the cited article concerns chewing tobacco, and this forum is dedicated to personal vaporizers. They are two completely different things. The article is correct, as far as chewing tobacco goes.

 

[dormouse]

I figure e-cigarettes are as safe and nicotine patches or gum plus all of the PG and VG and food flavorings we already consume in food products, concert fog, etc. And I am no longer inhaling or creating CO2 and carbon monoxide nor inhaling 400+ chemicals and pesticides.

 

[DaveP]

I figure e-cigarettes are as safe and nicotine patches or gum plus all of the PG and VG and food flavorings we already consume in food products, concert fog, etc. And I am no longer inhaling or creating CO2 and carbon monoxide nor inhaling 400+ chemicals and pesticides.

Well, actually CO2 is a natural byproduct of inhaling air and exhaling it, but the lack of CO in Ecigs is definitely a plus. If RelativeHelp is likely to go back to tobacco products, the Ecig is a better choice, IMO.

Welcome to the forum, RelativeHelp. Look here for all the info you need: The ECF Library