I can't possibly imagine any good that could come from the use of nicotine. Yes, I am an ex-smoker. While I've never been addicted to heroin, I will say that the many times I've quit smoking (most recently 20 years ago) were the hardest things I've ever done.

The reason people in the military dip is because they can't smoke in many situations. It's not that dipping is good for you or is a performance enhancer. I can't think of too many athletes that dip anymore. I think that went out with horsehide baseballs. Smokeless tobacco just moves where you get cancer.

You'd be better off keeping a couple of toots of cocaine in your BOB. It's more effective, healthier and less addictive.

Kevin B.

P.S. No, I really don't advocate illegal activity.