Question --
I was reading this blog on KTC, and I'm a little unclear on what this dentist is saying. Is he saying that fake dip will cause cancer just as effectively as the real thing?
http://blog.killthecan.org/2015/04/fake ... s-opinion/
That does appear to be what that one dentist is saying about that one product. However, let's take that with a HUGE grain of salt.
1. Fake doesn't contain addictive chemicals. So you will be able to wean off and stop using fairly quickly. Personally, I haven't used the fake since around day 80. If that had been a nicotine product, I'd still be using it right now.
2. Not all fakes are created equally. Different products use different ingredients to create that "burn" sensation. If your particular product uses something that creates an irritation in the same way as tobacco, then perhaps it is harmful. However, smoky mountain for instance, uses cayenne to create that. That product creates a similar 'burn' but there's no way it's as harmful as the chemicals used in tobacco.
3. This reaction seems to be based on gut reaction rather than any kind of scientific process. For this statement to be in any way qualified, it would need to be backed up by research. Honestly, this seems like an off-hand general answer rather than an official scientific opinion.
Frankly his statement seems rather irresponsible. It needs to be qualified across several fronts and then backed up with research.
In terms of how it should affect you, it shouldn't. Do you want to be quit free or addicted a slave? If I was diagnosed with cancer tomorrow, I'd still choose to spend the rest of my life free. That has to be your mindset.
I applaud you for seeking out information and trying to learn as much as possible. You'll find a lot of contradictory stuff out there. Take it in stride and keep your focus. Stay quit today and then do it again tomorrow.
Edit: Also superb screen name and avatar. There's a special place in Hell for the HBO exec that pulled the plug on Deadwood.
