1. Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents (carcinogens).
2.  It is a known cause of human cancer  - it increases the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity.
3. Oral health problems strongly associated with smokeless tobacco use are leukoplakia (a lesion of the soft tissue that consists of a      white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off) and recession of the gums.
4. Smokeless tobacco use can lead to nicotine addiction and dependence.
5. Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become cigarette smokers.

24% of Kentucky Youths Use Spit Tobacco
THE MAJORITY DOESN' T USE

REASONS TO QUIT
Bad breath
Stained teeth
Save money
Your girl or boyfriend or wife/husband thinks that it is gross

HOW TO QUIT SPIT
*Set a quit date
*Throw away all spit tobacco products
*Change your routine
*Find substitutes for spit tobacco (i.e sugar free gum and candy, toothpicks, cinnamon sticks)
*Talk to your doctor about nicotine patches, gum or other medications that may help you   beat the addiction.