Experiment to see if any of you are not 'confirmed' snusers

[Paul Jolley]

Hi All,

I had a thought today regarding smokers and snusers attitudes to quitting. Most smokers will say, if asked, whether like would like to quit someday, that they would. The same was me whilst I was smoking. I have heard of very few 'confirmed' smokers (ie smokers who have no thoughts on quitting - most would like to, given the chance, quit)

I am happy with the fact that I feel like a 'confirmed' snuser. I could quit, and successfully, I imagine. BUT I don't want to quit snus, because it seems relatively safe, is less socially obnoxious, and I have had no reason to quit (I think this is a key point; most smokers have a reason to quit)

I wonder whether what I have written makes sense to some of you, maybe you guys could let me know if you would come under the description of a 'confirmed' snuser, or whether you would quit if you could.

Happy snusing :wink:

[SeneNatten]

I have no intention of quitting; nicotine is just too useful. Sure, I know I'm addicted, but I also know that I can focus better with it than without it. As far as I can tell, nicotine is better for me psychologically than ritalin or adderall, plus it can boost my mood, plus sharing it with friends isn't a federal offense.

I'm not married to snus; if pharmaceutical nicotine were available for cheaper, I might use that. But I do enjoy snus and, frankly, it is more enjoyable and cheaper than a can of soda.

Consider me confirmed.

...and getting away from cigarettes was my entire reason for finding snus.

[holnrew]

I intend to quit. I worry about the stains on my teeth, how women will react to it, gum recession, the effect nicotine has on blood pressure, the (slightly) elevated risk of pancreatic cancer, the expense (it's really not that cheap for UK users any more), I don't like being addicted to any substance as it makes me feel weak...

I know it's better than cigarettes, but snus hasn't helped me much there, I actually think it makes me more likely to smoke because it keeps my nicotine levels topped up without the spike I crave, making it harder to get the nicotine rush and getting me more addicted...

To be honest I'm sick of tobacco in all forms. I want to be free from dependency.

[Old Frothingslosh]

...and getting away from cigarettes was my entire reason for finding snus.

Exactly!!!

[texasmade]

As far as I can tell, nicotine is better for me psychologically than ritalin or adderall, plus it can boost my mood, plus sharing it with friends isn't a federal offense.

...and getting away from cigarettes was my entire reason for finding snus.

i agree with the top part...it helps me focus...and helps with my anger..

i didn't start using it to quit as id always go cold turkey for months at a time but started smoking again when i got bored and there was nothing else to do...but once i started snusing i didnt have the urge to smoke so i just stopped...im not complaining though...i can breath better...no more coughing...its great

[snusjus]

I'm one of those genetically susceptible nicotine addicts. Almost everyone several generations ago in my family smoked and could never quit. My great grandmother smoked while getting chemotherapy for lung cancer. I have tried quitting smoking countless times and have finally given up on quitting nicotine. Snus is my only viable option from staying off cigarettes. Nicotine gum and patches are too expensive and don't deliver enough nicotine. Simply put, I would rather get my nicotine more safely than inhaling it into my lungs containing tar and carcinogens. I wish I could quit nicotine all together, since I would save money, but I gave up because I will constantly crave it for the rest of my life.

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

There is no way I could quit nicotine. The fact I quit ciggs is a miracle.

[sychodelix]

Cigarettes I wanted to quit. But then again cigarettes sucked. Snus, I have no intention of quitting, and probably not nasal snuff either. Why would I want to quit something that I enjoy so much and actually makes me feel better?

[Jason]

There is no way I could quit nicotine. The fact I quit ciggs is a miracle.

Same here. My friends are STILL amazed that I don't smoke anymore. I was one of those who chose cigarettes over food if I only had a few dollars left to my name. I am very happy to have found a way to get my nicotine in the most enjoyable, yet relatively inexpensive and harmless way possible.

[Roo]

Personally, I would like to quit within one year. I do not like the idea of being addicted to nicotine anymore, and perhaps more importantly, while I do enjoy snus quite a bit I do not want to make a lifelong habit of using oral tobacco in any form. Every other risk aside, It's just plain hard on my gums.

After 16 years of smoking I'm thrilled that snus has allowed me to look the other direction and finally live life without the stench and coughing and expense associated with cigs. But I'm hoping that snus will be a stepping stone on the way to being tobacco free. Same goes for my first order of snuff I received yesterday :wink: I think I've spent enough time enjoying tobacco and nicotine, and hopefully I'll get away with only very minor consequences. (I still plan on enjoying a cigar from time to time, or maybe a pipe in my old age). Good luck to all of you on a similar mission, and happy snusing to those who aren't!

[holnrew]

Personally, I would like to quit within one year. I do not like the idea of being addicted to nicotine anymore, and perhaps more importantly, while I do enjoy snus quite a bit I do not want to make a lifelong habit of using oral tobacco in any form. Every other risk aside, It's just plain hard on my gums.

After 16 years of smoking I'm thrilled that snus has allowed me to look the other direction and finally live life without the stench and coughing and expense associated with cigs. But I'm hoping that snus will be a stepping stone on the way to being tobacco free. Same goes for my first order of snuff I received yesterday :wink: I think I've spent enough time enjoying tobacco and nicotine, and hopefully I'll get away with only very minor consequences. (I still plan on enjoying a cigar from time to time, or maybe a pipe in my old age). Good luck to all of you on a similar mission, and happy snusing to those who aren't!

Good post, I think I may be the same. Except I need to quit the cigs still :x

I think I see snuff as a longer term thing than snus.

[sagedil]

I have posted a number of times that I have ADHD, and studies have shown nicotine is effective as Ritalin. Being a meth head from back in the late 80's, I simply can't use amphetamines to treat my ADHD, I would be abusing them within 3 days.

That said, I DID quit snus last year for about a month. I was briefly dating a woman with a heart condition, ANY nicotine, even the trace amounts in eggplant, would cause her heart problems. As the nicotine from snus is transferred through the mucus membranes, any nicotine in me was transferred back to her the same way when we kissed. So I quit.

Why I have posted that folks who say quitting snus would be easier than quitting cigarettes are fools. It isn't. We have all our own ritual habits with snus. I felt like I lost my best friends that entire month, and hardly a moment went by that I didn't think about snus. When she broke up with me, she aasked if i still wanted to stay and watch a movie with her that night. I said sure, but I needed to walk home first. To get the snus that was in my freezer. iwas unwilling to wait even an hour unnecessarily.

Having said that, should I ever find myself in the situation again, i would quit again. Love trumps. Always.

[Premium Parrots]

I think I hear birds tweeting and violins............Hey!! I think I can hear Karen Carenter too! :roll:

[Sal1000us]

There is no way I could quit nicotine. The fact I quit ciggs is a miracle.

Almost exactly the same with one small exception. I would change the word "could" to "would" initially, so here is my situation:

- There is no way I "would" quit nicotine. The fact I quit ciggs is a miracle.

and if for some unknown reason I am forced to quit, then I'll have to say:

- There is no way I "could" quit nicotine. The fact I quit ciggs is a miracle

[bearcat87]

No intention of quitting EVER! But as Sage said, if I find a women that I really like or love I would quit if it meant that she would no longer be with me. Not a problem right now as I solely enjoy one-night stands and **** buddies, though I know that will not last but a few more years. Women have this thing of settling down and nonsense.