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Is i stop using chewing tobacco, will i undergo a similar withdrawl to quitting cigarettes?

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Nicotine dependence: Yes, using spit tobacco produces a nicotine dependence just like smoking. You can also become dependent o nicotine patches one gum but won't have the exposure to all the harmful chemicals in tobacco.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/25/2017

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