I'm 41 years old and have been a nicotine addict for the last 32 years. Mine is probably a familiar story. I started stealing dad's Copenhagen when I was 8. When I was 9, I saw a TV commercial for raspberry-flavored Happy Days. Later that afternoon, I convinced the clerk at the grocery store that my dad would kick my butt if I didn't come home with some candy flavored chew. As they say, "the rest is history."
By the time I started high school more than 25 years ago, I was using one can of Kodiak per day. Yesterday, and nearly every day for the past 5 years, I have used two cans of Kodiak and/or Grizzly wintergreen a day.
My level of committment to nicotine has required an enormous amount of time, effort, money, and a very skilled dentist. Over the years I spent tens of thousands of dollars, and did some really, really stupid things to make sure I could spend every waking moment with a dip in my mouth. However, the only thing I've got to show for it all is an increased risk of cancer, and a 7-year old boy who thinks it's cool to spit.
I'm done. I had my last dip last night at 10:30. Thanks in advance for the support.
