Kicking the dip or chew habit can be tough, but it can be done, and you can do it. The best way to quit smokeless tobacco is to have a quit date and a quitting plan. These methods make it easier. Try what you think will work best for you. Decide to quit Quitting smokeless tobacco is not something you do on a whim. You have to want to quit to make it through those first few weeks off tobacco. You know your reasons for stopping. Dont let outside influence -like peer pressure- get in your way. Focus on all you dont like about dipping and chewing. Pick a quit date Pick your quit date. Even if you think youre ready to quit now, take at least a week to get ready. But dont put off setting a date. Get psyched up for quitting Cut back before you quit by tapering down. Have your physician or dentist check your mouth. Ask whether you need nicotine replacement therapy (gum, nicotine patches, etc.). There is no "ideal" time to quit, but low-stress times are best. Having a quit date in mind is important, no matter how far off it is. But its best to pick a date in the next two weeks, so you dont put it off too long. Cut back before you quit Some people are able to quit smokeless tobacco "cold turkey". Others find that cutting back makes quitting easier. There are many ways to cut back. Taper down. Cut back to half of your usual amount before you quit. If you usually carry your tin or pouch with you, try leaving it behind. Carry substitutes instead–sugar-free chewing gum or hard <b>…<b>