Whatever you call it - it all has the following in common. It is highly addictive, contains nicotine, increases the risk of oral cancers, and it is not a safe alternative to cigarettes. We see many young soldiers who started chewing in their pre-teen or teenage years. It doesn't take long to get hooked. And once you're hooked , it's hard to keep the lid on this addiction.
Some sports players do it.
Peer pressure may be a factor. There are several reasons why people start the habit. But of the reasons given, none of them are good. Unfortunately, several athletes have developed mouth cancer and the truth about smokeless tobacco is finally spreading to the public. But once mouth cancer strikes, it too spreads, and it does so rapidly.