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recession of the gum line and changes in the colour and texture of mouth tissue Accumulation of tartar (calculus) and plaque Ulcers, upset stomach and increased bowel activity Increased sensitivity to hot and cold Delayed healing after dental work Increased heart rate Risks Oral, pharyngeal (throat) and stomach cancer Cancers of the lungs and/or other parts of the body Heart disease

They also make it very hard to quit

It has banned minor leaguers from using the stuff and has passed rules -- not stringently enforced it appears to the casual observer -- prohibiting major leaguers from using it during games or when cameras are present