You've likely heard that chewing tobacco is safer than smoking cigarettes - or that chewing tobacco is at least a healthier alternative to smoking. The people telling you this are likely doing so to justify their own dip or chew addiction. This i...
You started using nicotine gum because it was a healthier alternative to traditional chewing tobacco or cigarettes. But now you're finding it tough to stop using the very substance that was supposed to help you wean off nicotine altogether. What ...
You no doubt recognize the health consequences of dipping. This addiction is destroying your oral health - from yellow teeth to bad breath, and of course, more serious health risks like gum disease and cancer. Enough is enough - it's time to kick...
It's no secret that tobacco is harmful - it can lead to various types of cancers and other health complications. And whether you're already struggling with a tobacco addiction or you're looking for an alternative to help you get through the day, ...
Is it possible to not get addicted to nicotine?
Whether you enjoy a cigarette after a stressful day or you've begun throwing in dips while at work, you may be wondering if everything you've heard about nicotine addiction is true - or if people ma...
What are the nicotine withdrawal symptoms? And, how long do nicotine withdrawal symptoms last? Today, we're going to answer these two questions and help you prepare for the journey you're going to embark on. We're going to set you up for success t...
Did you know that by simply writing a goal down on paper you increase your odds of achieving that goal between 20-40%? Don’t over think this step -- just do it. Write down WHY your quitting chewing tobacco, WHEN you want to be tobacco free (90 days is a good goal), and a couple key steps to get the job done
We reached out to a long-time Grinds user, Leif, to give you insight on what it’s like to quit and how Grinds has helped him overcome his life-long addiction!
How hard is it to quit nicotine? The truth is that you can’t quit anything overnight and quitting nicotine is mentally and physically hard. But, the first step -- the one that leads to quitting nicotine completely once and for all -- you can complete by the time you finish reading this article: make the damn decision.
We have previously discussed how improving your skills and/or getting the right tools can make a new habit (such as keeping a nicotine alternative product on you at all times) easier & more consistent. But when neither of those approaches work, there’s one last option: scale the desired behavior WAY back. Make it so small and so simple it would be ridiculous not to do it.
Motivation is complex, because it can move you toward a desired behavior, or away from it. This can lead to a psychological tug-of-war.
In this article, you’ll learn how to take control of the way your mind thinks about chewing tobacco and override the way it automatically associates certain times and places dipping. This may sound impossible, but it’s actually easier than you might think!
