10. Spit tobacco contains over 3,000 chemicals including 28 known carcinogens like formaldehyde, cyanide, nicotine and lead.
9. It increases your heart rate within a few minutes. Scary stuff.
8. Dip and chew contains more nicotine than cigarettes.
7. It stains your teeth – permanently.
6. It makes your breath stink.
5. A can-a-day habit costs nearly $1,100 per year.
4. Dip and chew can cause your gums to pull away from teeth. Gums do not grow back.
3. Sugar in spit tobacco may cause decay in exposed tooth roots.
2. It affects the cardiovascular system and may be associated with heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure.
1. Spit tobacco is NOT a safe alternative to smoking. It DOES cause cancer.
Download the Real Facts About Spit brochure.
Download the poster of Coach Van Horn.
Watch the Stamp Out Spit commercial.
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