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Spitting Into the Wind - Facts About Dip and Chew
NIDCR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) provides information about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Please note that this site has graphic images of mouth and throat cancer. Not for the faint of heart.

Spit Tobacco - A Guide for Quitting
Information about spit tobacco addiction and how to plan for and follow through when quitting spit tobacco from NIDCR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research).

Rick Bender's Story
"When I was in my 20's, I lost a third of my tongue, half my jaw, and all of the flesh connecting the right side of my neck with the rest of my body. I also lost the use of my right arm, and for a guy who loves to play baseball, that counts as a real loss."

Sean Marsee's Message
Sean Marsee began using smokeless tobacco when he was just 12 years old. At 18, after noticing a lesion on his tongue that turned out to be cancerous, he spent the next 10 months battling the rapidly spreading cancer. Sean lost his battle, and died at the tender age of 19. This is his story.