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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Retired Educator" data-source="post: 92580" data-attributes="member: 3373">No one who has quit will ever say it's easy. It's not, it's very difficult. No matter the method it does come down to wanting to quit and doing what is necessary to achieve that goal. The first time I went to an alternative chew. Got to the point where that began to taste more like diesel fuel that a good dip of Copenhagen. By then the nicotine desire was gone so I stopped for about 5 years. Stupidity is what caused me to start again.This time it was just a decision that I made and was going to be damned if I let it beat me. Completely over the desire now and am determined that I won't fall into the trap of "One dip isn't going to harm me." It's like eating one and only one potato chip. You might get by for awhile with only one chip but it won't be long and you are going to be digging in the bag again.Once you quit the benefits far outweigh the negatives. Better health is a given, you can talk up close to people without smelling like a chewer, Virtually eliminate the risk of oral cancer, tobacco use also increases the risk of heart disease. Don't know the current cost, but when I quit it was about $3-4/box, at 2-3 boxes/week that adds up to $350-$600/year. Won't pay for a out-of-state big game hunt but will certainly allow you to buy something for your outdoor adventures. Mostly it might allow you to live longer to keep enjoying you outdoor activities.</blockquote>