Smokers’ scars are up to twice the width of those of non-smokers on healing
This
category includes both snuff and chewing tobacco.
These are not widely used in the UK, with the exception
of some ethnic communities. They are more commonly
used in southern Europe and abroad.
Dried
snuff is inhaled through the nose, whilst moist
snuff is placed between the lip and the gum.
Smoke-free tobacco products have no tar, but do
have a very high nicotine content – more than
10x the amount in a cigarette. It is wrong to think
that these are less dangerous than cigarettes. There
is not the same lung damage caused by smoke, but
the risk of cancer of the mouth and throat, as well
as gum disease and damage to teeth, is increased.
The high nicotine content means that a smoke-free
habit is particularly difficult to quit.
Smoke-free products emit nicotine over a long period
of time. This means that the brain may contain nicotine
24 hours a day.
