Tobacco use of any kind poses dangers to health
I want to respond to the op-ed column by Ted Eaves on April 26. He offered the simple facts about spit tobacco use: It causes cancer and is not a safe alternative to smoking.
Of course people need to quit smoking! It poses many health threats, but I agree with Eaves. Why switch to another form of tobacco to do it? That makes no sense at all. It is sort of like saying, “Hey, jumping off the top of this building is really risky to your health. Jump out of the 10th-story window instead.”
What smokers and dippers both need to know is that there are safe and proven cessation aids, like the nicotine replacement patch, gum, or other drugs that don’t pose any of the health risks of tobacco use. There is also a toll-free quit line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
And if you are really interested in whether spit tobacco is a “safe” alternative, take a look at this Web site: www.realityunfiltered.com/TRUtv.aspx
Joey Patterson
Browns Summit
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"Tobacco use of any kind poses dangers to health"
So does crossing the street.
Posted on May 17, 2009 5:41 AM
And so do illegals driving around with NC permits, with no car insurance?
I have a strange question, how do you get a permit in NC, when you can not read the road signs?
Wonder why I never see a letter about this?
When you get your car insurance bill, take a look at your uninsured charge.
Mine was $132, seems like it was $6 a few years ago.
Posted on May 17, 2009 6:30 AM