swallowing saliva/chew juice while using chewing tobacco

[MDPV_Psychosis]

I've been using and addicted to tobacco in its various forms on and off over the last fifteen years.

Lately I have been chewing a lot and have gotten in the habit of always swallowing the juice produced while chewing. I've tried carrying around a spit cup but my body has obviously grown accustomed to the additional effects and I find myself unsatisfied with chew if I don't ingest the juice. I'm not swallowing the actual chew itself, just the juices produced by the interaction of the chew and my saliva.

I assume this is unhealthy. Any idea how bad this is? Possible damage that can be done (besides the already well known risks associated with chewing)?

Thanks

 

[PriestTheyCalledHim]

I know people who have been into using chew or dip for decades and they swallow their spit and even the chew or dip, and they're fine. They also don't use a lot of dip or chewing tobacco like how you'll see people take a large amount of chew or dip and put it in their lip.

 

[neversickanymore]

I do it too.. But I'm sure it is increasing our chances of throat and stomach cancer and everything else that is wonderful about tobacco.. but shit I dont think i will go back to smoking cause it is now such a pathetic buzz compared to gutting dip dribble.. I was actually trying to compare n the buzz of swallowing chew spit to some real hard core stimulants the other day and to tell you the truth I was kinda thinking the dip was winning.. *slaps in a cope*

 

[MoreFeens4Morphine]

No matter what, you are still at a high risk for getting one form of cancer or another (or tooth loss) whether you swallow dip spit or not. Because of this studies cannot link the two as being a lesser of the two evils.

Dippin Skoal Straight for 4 years and my dentist has never complained. Take care of your teeth, they should take care of you.

-MF4M

 

[lovegluegunnin]

I don't think it should have an effect. I have several family members who dip and they usually spit, but when they have to swallow they don't experience any problems. I like minty kinds of dip every great once and a while, but other than that I stick to cigarettes personally.

 

[bukweat]

I spit when I'm outside and try to use a spit-cup indoors, but usually don't. Been doing it for years and no worries. The old timers always used tobacco to worm their dogs, so I guess we're good to go.

 

[oxymoron310]

The day I started dipping Red Man I found I could easily swallow the juices. One way or another, the shits gonna kill you.
I'm on my last bag of Red Man. I actually went a month without any nicotine products and was just craving this shit one day. Here I am... Hoick toof.

 

[lovegluegunnin]

Update: Swallowing chew juice can actually cause cancer of the esophagus and stomach, and can cause both to become inflamed.


How do I know? Several of my family members have died of cancer, but I just recently learned of what type and what part of the body it was in. Terrible when you don't even have to do research, you just find out what physicians have told your family.


edit: not trying to scare you or give you a scare tactic, I'm just giving an opinion or advice you asked for.