Disclaimer: I myself have only been smoke free for going on 7 weeks at this point. The following is what worked for me but I expect that other members will chime in and give their advise and I expect that you will also have modifications to your own regimen. You can quit smoking with snus. You will quit smoking with snus if you give her a try. This is not a guide on snus use in general.
Tip 1: Use sterks/starks
A. Sterks/Starks can help control the hard cravings.
1. If you are like me (semi-heavy smoker) you may choose this range of strength as your "normal" strength snus, thus using Extra Strong snus as your craving control snus.
Tip 2: Use as many as you need.
A. Use your own judgment on how many and how often you use.
1. Snus is A LOT safer than cigarettes and you would be hard pressed to use as many portions in a day as you did cigarettes.
2. Its not chain smoking!
Tip 3: Gum Soreness
A. Gum soreness is normal for a new snus user, don't let it scare you.
1.When you brush your teeth, message your gums a little more than normal and rinse with warm water. (Mouth wash is fine but may burn more at first.)
2. Switch sides every so often, this will help with saving off irritation.
Tip 4: The mental craving offensive
A. Stay focused on snusing.
1. Come to the forums and talk about snus!
2. Go and pick out your next order and contemplate which brands you want to try or use this go round.
B. Take out the snus you have in and put in a fresh one. ie. Sterk/ES
Tip 5: Use stronger snus in the evening and in the morning
A. Using stronger snus before bed can help you sleep a little better after giving up cigarettes.
1. Higher nicotine snus can have a calming/sleepy effect to it but this is not the case for some users, you may have to test this to see what right for you.
B. Stronger snus can help you wake up like a cigarette did albeit a little slower.
1. Who doesn't like snus and coffee? Am I right? lol
I hope that these tips (and tips left by others) can help you with your transition from cigarettes to snus.
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Disclaimer: I myself have only been smoke free for going on 7 weeks at this point. The following is what worked for me but I expect that other members...
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There's also Tom's Natural Baking Soda Peppermint Mouthwash --
Contains aloe vera, witch hazel, and baking soda. Alcohol-free.
(Baking soda is weakly alkaline. As such, it acts to neutralize
acids and break down proteins.)