Firstly, smokeless tobacco affects people’s relationships. For example, my boyfriend has experienced two pre-cancerous scares already. He has been chewing for going on five of his 19 years now, and I personally worry about his health more than he does. Having a loved one with such an addiction is scary, because in the future he could develop mouth cancer, and experience expensive dental repair. It is very important to me that he stops chewing. We have had fights about him chewing and he has even said, “You’re the reason I chew.” In a jokingly matter I understand that I am a handful, but would he rather me be under his skin, or have cancer and die at a young age? To sum up my soap box, smokeless tobacco affects not only your health, but your loved ones’ emotional health. Secondly, smokeless tobacco has short term and long term side effects. For instance, ACS reports research shows users who use smokeless tobacco have high rates of pre-cancerous sores in their mouth. These sores may be painless at first, but as time goes on and the nicotine settles into your mouth, the sores become permanent and painful. Bad breath is one of the minimal results in smokeless tobacco usage, but just like anything else, that bad breath can one day be more severe. Thus, long term or short term effects, smokeless tobacco is bad for you. Thirdly, some tobacco users believe smokeless tobacco will help you quit smoking. In fact, ACS tells…