THE NEW FACE OF NICOTINE

What is made to look like a mint (Orbs), a toothpick (Sticks), or a melt-away breath freshener (Strips) is packing a powerful nicotine punch, delivering up to three times or more that of a single cigarette.  And these dissolvable tobacco products are being test marketed in central Ohio.

Smokeless Tobacco Appeals To Children

• Packaged to look like gum or candy (which is easily concealed)
• Kid-friendly flavors in “fresh” and “mellow”
• No smoking, no spitting, no evidence left behind

Know To Talk To Your Child About These New Products

Share The Facts:  These smokeless tobacco products are dangerous, containing 28 different cancer-causing agents.  Nicotine addiction and dependence provides a direct route to tooth loss, gum disease, oral cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Share The Myths:  Smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative to cigarette smoking.

Be Aware:   These products appeal to youth and may result in more first-time users.