Scotty, let this be your long overdue wakeup call. Read some of the stories here and you will quickly decide you do not want to add yours. It is really a no-brainer decision. If you have already done the damage, the earlier you discover the cancer, the better your odds of survival, but this is a moot point if you continue to chew. This is pretty simple. Do you want continue life as you know it? Or do you want to face truly difficult treatments, physical alteration, and a good chance of death? I have faith that a native Oregonian is smart enough to make the good choice. Yes, quittting is tough, but not nearly as tough as the alternative. That you have posted here tells me that you recognize that your behavior is risky to the extreme. If I come across as a tad crabby, it is because I don't want to see people fall into this pit. Do the right thing and do it now. This is the biggest thing you can do for yourself and for everyone who cares about you. What a great Valentine gift to your friends and family. Throw out the chew today and start on your patth to freedom from addiction. You can do it. Vent here if it helps. We understand. But you really don't have any good options other than stopping NOW.

Joanna the Crab