Why No One Smokes In Sweden

As governments around the world strive to reduce smoking rates, Sweden has become a controversial case study in how best to do so. As of 2022, only 5.6% of the population still smoked. That’s the lowest percentage in Europe. Many give credit to snus, small nicotine-filled pouches placed under the lip. Snus makers say they’re safer than cigarettes. But policymakers and health advocates are divided over their use.
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[@mathewfingers]

I started snussing to quit smoking, now im smoking and snussing, im fucked

[@samhblack]

That's what I'm afraid of. Tried vaping to quit, ended up doing both, a lot. I still might try pouches again. Definitely cheaper.

[@pradeepchaudhary5996]

@@samhblack then you'll have three

[@jordanhtiffirg1990]

​@@samhblack bro unfortunately you dont have enough self control to try and reduce your tobacco use. The same way i stopped weed for almost 10 years now you have to quit it out your life completely

[@piscator2813]

😂🎉😅

[@samhblack]

@@jordanhtiffirg1990 I smoke that too. I did 15 yrs in state, been out 11 yrs. Now I have a family and I'm doing well. I have a lot of habits to help me cope? Dunno. How'd you stop weed? How bad did it suck?

[@artsome]

This is like me replacing Instagram with a crippling youtube shorts addiction

[@klae7058]

Omg my life since quitting social media i replaced it with this platform😅there are studies of this

[@Kwint.]

@@klae7058so you didnt quit social media

[@nil7208]

Not to mention oral cancer

[@vicesig]

Use revanced and block the shorts

[@joryproblems]

KZbin shorts is way better though.

[@flub05]

mouth cancer instead of lung cancer

[@AppalachianChaplin]

Pasteurized tobacco has the lowest rate of cancer out of anything you use daily. They haven't linked snus and snus only to cancer ONE single time. There's always cigs or alcohol involved as well. You have to know the difference between American tobacco, and Swedish tobacco. American causes cancer, Swedish does not. Swedish tobacco is healthier than American coffee.

[@TobiUchiha74]

@@AppalachianChaplin Yeah I agree I no longer buy anything tobacco related in the USA anymore and I live here. I buy all my snus from Sweden and I have never felt better after the switch. been using it for about 5 years now. Also I love Lundgren's Skane as my everyday snus. The big reason is how Sweden process and handles it's tobacco. The us dose so in a way that adds many carcinogens during the drying process as well as others.

[@user-yp4if1mx3n]

Where do you buy it?

[@adamkant439]

Well smoking has alot higher chance of giving you mouth cancer.

[@panzfaust9812]

So its better, lesser evil

[@derekjackson9025]

Felt much like a commercial. Not much information on the downside of the product.

[@hansmemling2311]

Indeed. I saw a French documentary about the downsides, it ain’t pretty.

[@kingofnoobs9728]

I mean, aren't the downsides obvious? You'll get cancer, just like with cigarettes, but you won't have to inhale smoke, making it not quite as damaging.

[@Toimeentulija]

They did mention high blood pressure and heightened risk of cardiovascular disease. Do you just see and hear what you want to see and hear?

[@Serv-ul7uo]

@@hansmemling2311 can you link the documentary?

[@Long-Horse]

@@hansmemling2311 well elaborate then...

[@Artheila]

The best thing about it is that it doesn't affect anyone else. Snus might be harmful, but it's not harmful to or bothering those around you.

[@woddlyoats]

Exactly smoking and vaping annoys and effects the people around you. Snus doesn't

[@madcow1998]

You always gonna bring something with you to spit in?

[@woddlyoats]

@@madcow1998 you can swallow snus

[@pitbullbob9569]

you dont have to spit with nicotine pouches man​@@madcow1998

[@MikePerryLegit]

@@madcow1998 Yes. All snus tins have an extra compartment to store them in.

[@ericiidx]

I found out about snus about 16 years ago and used it to quit smoking cigarettes. I was able to make the transition in one day with no issues whatsoever. Haven't smoked a single cigarette since that day. Of course, I have been addicted to snus ever since, and use it every day. My dentist has never been a fan of my snus usage, but admits that it doesn't seem to be causing any dental issues.

[@Indiefilmclub394]

It increases the addiction because the amount of nicotine received by the body is more than smoking. If you give your body more nicotine, next time it asks for more.

[@grannen2258]

That's just lucky, be grateful that you have good genes!

[@MantraHerbInchSin]

Do you change the location now and then?In the mouth I mean

[@ericiidx]

@@MantraHerbInchSin I do. I alternate between left and right sides with every portion. I also use slim white portions, which minimizes surface contact over the gumline, and reduces tooth staining compared to original portions (and loose snus.)

[@MikeGutsche]

Aber dafür Mundhöhlenkrebs

[@jonasgustaf]

The point of the debate is this: In a perfect world no one would ever use substances that are addictive. But we do not live in a perfect world. For some reason, humans love the kick of nicotine. So why not give people the least harmful way of consuming it? If cigarettes would be erased, and snus took its place, it would literally save MILLIONS of lives every year.

[@namenlosspamsr3245]

You couldn’t explain it better, damn that was good

[@kokainhigh]

sugar its adictive,cafeine its adictive,salt its adictive...

[@RomanLyubimov]

When you have something more convenient to consume, it attracts more people. When you have one addiction it is easier for you to get another one. But I agree, this stuff is much better to have in the world than cigarettes.

[@clutzxy3683]

Ciggarette and medical companies earn too much to make it safer

[@moisesmarin20]

bruh snus is also super harmful, I think even vaping is better

[@duncanbananatyne3890]

I prefer my nicotine delivered by IV drip.

[@Sushi_219]

lmao

[@Paulenchucker]

Try suppositories. They hit just as quick and make your farts smell like mint

[@ItZFlipz]

same but weed

[@lukegaming86]

But when i prefer my heroin by IV drip i’m “asked to leave the qt”

[@Stargazerz]

straight to the vein

[@magnuslindgren5640]

We have used "snus" for 300 years. Cigarette companies made sure it became illigal elsewhere in the world to eliminate competition. Zyn gowever is new since it doesn't use tobacco a therefor work under other regulations

[@ondrejpalata8979]

"I am kinda STUCK" Stuck is such a beautiful word for addicted, I will use that

[@exazebra]

I've always compared addiction to an itch. The substance does the scratching. It's almost impossible to ignore, like a mosquito bite.

[@exazebra]

of course, the substance is also the mosquito.

[@JMS849]

Doesn’t change the fact its an addiction tho..

[@manlikegus238]

lol yeah, I’m not addicted to heroine I’m just stuck lmao

[@EmeraldHill-vo1cs]

He was an Actor.

[@Mrpradeepnain]

In India its 'Chaini Khaini" sold for 24 cents (20 pouches) per packet.

[@marvairoy]

I was searching for this comment

[@studio_mixi_media]

​@@marvairoy There is one more product called "cool lips"

[@ashonline77]

Not the same thing. Those are ones with tabacco in it. The ones more popular nowadays in europe are ones without any tobacco. Just nicotine.

[@thek838]

@@ashonline77 The Snus in Sweden have Tabaco watch the video again. There is a difference between Snus and Nic Pouches. But the common one in Sweden is Snus. They have both but this guy was right for bringing up what the ones in India are called since that's what this video was mostly about the Snus.

[@ashonline77]

@@thek838 Yeah lol I left that comment half asleep tbh. You're right the video is talking more about the tobacco product but it is true that in Europe nowadays nicotine pouches are more popular than snus. In India though it's mostly snus that people use.

[@wixzam]

I don't know if anyone may relate but snuss increases acidity in stomach. It fucks the digestive system.

[@LorettaBangBang]

that would be the last thing our already effed digestive systems need

[@arkasarkar6732]

In India, we call this 'Khaini'. It is predominant here especially common within rural and labour class people.

[@MrBhakundo]

Khaini is chewing tobacco so it differs from snus.

[@AppAccount-g6y]

@@MrBhakundosome brands package it in a similar way. So it’s the same.

[@xijinping-5733]

Chaini.khani

[@kimJongUn567]

Lol we don't chew khaini,we just put like snus​@@MrBhakundo

[@confusedbuddy5156]

​@@MrBhakundo There some brand sell like this

[@crush3095]

I'm so fkng blessed that I quit tobacco and alcohol like five years or so nothing on my back only thing that determines my happiness is how much sleep i got last night

[@ryancraig2795]

I've always been able to take or leave alcohol, but cigarettes are a bitch.

[@maxijesu7124]

Wyd here watching this videos

[@atlasg2402]

Why you even here no one cares cupcakes

[@casadefruit3173]

@@atlasg2402😂😂😂😂

[@mattslivar5174]

I Get my nicotine with pottatoes

[@ChrisVlogsOnYt]

Dont start snusing because you wanna try it, Do it if your trying to quit ciggaretes and vapes, its a really good alternative

[@bairfreedom]

oops!

[@Elis_Nordgall]

I mean… if you’re a Swede you just start snusing, it’s the first nicotine product most people use here. People outside of Scandinavia seem to forget that we’ve had snus here for hundreds of years, it’s not some new trend for us. Almost half of the men in Sweden use it. It’s a bit late to tell us to not start because we wanna try it.

[@tupakkaonhyvaa]

Why would you snus instead of vape if you're health conscious? 😂 That's like swapping beer for vodka.

[@svenjanssen3173]

Its actually not relaxing.. its a stimulant. The only thing that relaxes you is the addiction being taken care off

[@UnregisteredUsername]

youve clearly never smoked or looked much into the science of nicotine lmao

[@svenjanssen3173]

@@UnregisteredUsername U can be more specific? Iam a nicotine user btw 😅 but the only aspect that calme me down is my addiction taken care off. I mean its not terrible to quit 1 or 2 days, the 3rd day for me is usually the worst but I think I would just sound silly to be denying what nicotine really does. It boosts dopamine and smoking aint anything productive so being wired to do smoking isnt anything positive. I believe thats the science behind smoking 😅. Naturally i believe people find it satisfying to use their mouth to do things but in that case kissing would be just as relaxing as smoking.

[@swagaholik]

@@svenjanssen3173 i half agree. taking a long drag on a peaceful stroll will definetly wake you up, but calms me when im exited

[@nnf_mr_blob7042]

Nah it definitely gives a uthoric relaxing even if you fo it first time you feel it so that in it self proves it isn't just because it's fizing your craving it also gives a uthoric effect

[@Xiexiecomp]

Wait a min, you're right ya allahhhh

[@HomoSapien-z5q]

Snus causes less cancer but you can contantly have it under your lip thruout the entire day, causing an even more intense nicotine addiction. Also there's acid in the pouches that dissolve part of the inside of your mouth so the nicotine can get into your blood stream faster. The acid is (suprisungly) not good for your teeth. I'm swedish and when I was 16 three years ago pretty much all of my classmates were using tocacco free snus (it was legal for ages 16 and up). A few years later a lot of them couldn't even go a week without it and if they succeded they celebrated with more snus. They even got part time jobs to fund their habits. Still better than cigarettes I guess

[@realEchoz]

a week lmao? im on the verge of putting a fist thru the wall after 1.5 hrs. baked a snus while writing this comment.

[@MultiSciGeek]

I mean selling addicting substances to teen sure is a genius move

[@marlonwoods4242]

Might as well be smoking weed at that point.

[@realEchoz]

@@marlonwoods4242 yeah why not, but it doesn't really quench that nicotine withdrawal tho

[@Toqom]

@@marlonwoods4242What a stupid comment. Nicotine is far worse for you then marijuana, if most of these people ONLY did weed, they wouldn't have many issues other than the munchies and possibly some laziness. Stop vilifying weed, it's the only good drug we have.

[@zanezenigata9057]

I’m not a swede, but i live in Sweden and i can most definitely say I see a lot of people smoking on a daily basis lol. They also have a lil weed culture here. Pretty cool.

[@bpyr2je5]

Imagine the bad guy in a movie putting snus under his lip

[@addyfilm]

Lol

[@jeswinjosebaby6630]

It's in Indian movies already. It's called Hans/ Cool in India

[@wuzeksklepowy4666]

remember breaking bad?

[@tonikronpass_15]

quite cool to imagine actually hahah

[@theserpentshand]

I used snus to quit smoking 10 years ago. I absolutely loved it, personally I found it incredibly addictive. It kept me calm and feeling relaxed. I would crave the feeling it gave me constantly. to this day I still find myself wanting to buy a tin, just thinking about it now I’m half tempted to buy some.

[@Long-Horse]

weak

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

Buy it now

[@SBR-x2x]

Used snus to quit smoking and smoked cigarettes to quit snus. Got hooked on both for quite some times.

[@Long-Horse]

@@SBR-x2x I quit vaping a few months ago though it was gonna be hard as fk, was the easiest thing ever. was smoking and vaping for about 10 years before never quit or even tried really.

[@downunderdog]

I'm the same with niccorette gum

[@lostridinfast7734]

Government over reach ...

[@builder481]

i have been snussing for a long time. it genuinely helps me with stress, anxiety but I wouldn't wish this addiction upon anyone.

[@Neptune8]

I quit smoking cigarettes almost 10 years ago and apart of me misses that buzz you get from the first one but i wanted to save my lungs and my money , this talk about snus and even ZYNs being “not as bad as cigarettes “ had me curious but everything I read about it people say don’t do it if you aren’t addicted already

[@builder481]

@@Neptune8 I'm really proud of you cause you stopped smoking it takes a lot of courage. snus is also bad for the health especially for the heart and it's very unhygienic and makes you have a really bad breathe.

[@csgo8614]

it helps you because each time you take another snus your withdrawel symptoms stop

[@builder481]

@@csgo8614 i stopped snus for like 2 months there were no withdrawl after 3 days but i just have a lot of stress and anxiety and snus is like that stress ball it just helped me cope. it's terrible tho ik

[@Neptune8]

@@builder481 I had never read anything about the bad breath

[@pistolen87]

"Sweden low smoking rates is due to restrictions emplaced in the 90s" - That is a blatant lie!

[@tartarosnemesis6227]

The statement that Sweden's low smoking rates are due to restrictions implemented in the 90s is not entirely accurate. While it's true that Sweden implemented comprehensive tobacco control regulations in the 1990s, including the Swedish Tobacco Act in 1993 that banned smoking in public transport and public indoor places[4], the decline in smoking rates in Sweden began even before these regulations were put in place[4][7]. Moreover, the low smoking rates in Sweden are not solely due to these restrictions. The use of snus, a smokeless tobacco product, is prevalent in Sweden and is thought to have contributed to the low rates of cigarette smoking[1][9]. Snus has been legally sold in Sweden since 1976 and is used as an alternative to cigarettes[10]. Furthermore, the decline in smoking rates in Sweden has been a continuous trend over time, rather than a sudden drop following the implementation of restrictions[1]. Therefore, it's more accurate to say that the low smoking rates in Sweden are due to a combination of factors, including tobacco control regulations, the prevalence of snus use, and broader societal trends. Citations: [1] Trends in Tobacco Use among 9th Graders in Sweden, 1991-2020 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10093943/ [2] Just a moment... www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09687637.2018.1551328 [3] Chapter - Risk Factors: Tobacco use www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/2f762f95845417aeca25706c00834efa/597fab560b3ef4b7ca2570ec00785dc3!OpenDocument [4] In favour of tobacco control? Former smokers’ support for tobacco policies www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7434200/ [5] Smoking trends among adolescents from 1990 to 2002 in ten European countries and Canada www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1654156/ [6] List of smoking bans - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smoking_bans [7] Prevalence of tobacco use - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevalence_of_tobacco_use [8] Smoking in the Nordic countries nordics.info/show/artikel/smoking-in-the-nordic-countries [9] Sweden figured out how to stop people from smoking www.smh.com.au/world/sweden-figured-out-how-to-stop-people-from-smoking-20170611-gwothf.html [10] Sweden SimSmoke: the effect of tobacco control policies on smoking and snus prevalence and attributable deaths www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4032481/ [11] Just a moment... www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(17)30819-X/fulltext [12] *UPDATED* European smoking bans - Evolution of the legislation - EPHA epha.org/updated-european-smoking-bans-evolution-of-the-legislation/ [13] Who is using snus? - Time trends, socioeconomic and geographic characteristics of snus users in the ageing Swedish population - BMC Public Health bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2458-11-929 [14] Smoking ban - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking_ban [15] Swedish Match - Tobacco use in figures www.swedishmatch.com/Snus-and-health/Tobacco-use/Tobacco-use-in-figures/ [16] Overview of smoke-free legislation and its implementation in the EU health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2016-11/smoke-free_legislation_overview_en_0.pdf By Perplexity at www.perplexity.ai/search/2f84f6b9-c1e5-42c5-a6c2-56a52569e11c?s=m

[@Ottophil]

In america we need more restrictions, so we can have more kids living, but politicians don’t like that

[@diegolobo2631]

​@Ottophil that should fall under the parents duty, not the goverment.

[@TheZuriho]

Die leiden auch unter dem auch Fachkräftemangel. :⁠,⁠-⁠)

[@OrbitalVibes]

​​​​​@@diegolobo2631BOTH How TF are parents suppose to do anything when nicotine was originally advertised for "real men" then "real adults" that made most adults nowadays ADDICTED TO SOME FORM OF NICOTINE! Most parents do nicotine in some way, they don't even think kids may look up to them. And so the circle keeps on spinning. Until government bans nicotine & alcohol ALL TOGETHER - FOREVER!

[@big1ne]

I had this once from a Swedish exchange student in South Africa. It was so strong

[@branedan8620]

Its extremely addictive and bad to gums, its a perfect product for tobacco industry, more socially accepted and you can use it 24/7, some consume it during sleep to.

[@RackwitzG]

Because of oral problems I had to quit my habit. Took four days for the withdrawal symptoms to cease. Still miss it. It helped me push my low blood pressure up.

[@TaigiTWeseDiplomat--Formosan]

：００

[@littlekittyA1]

I had a tooth breaking off second time using it. I wouldn't advice this on regular. Pls be careful.

[@LorettaBangBang]

@@RackwitzG go for a run

[@torin8871]

I went from Cigs to snus to straight up quitting finally. Still get the craving occasionally but those pouches helped me finally quit the god damn smoking habit. I see a lot of comments saying "but mouth cancer" no shit sherlock literally everybody knows that its like when you tell a smoker they're gonna get lung cancer they fucking know Edit: Every reply is telling me that there's research that says you cant get mouth cancer so its probably true. I'm personally still not gonna use again but hey if you want to go for it.

[@Acidlib]

Yeah, it’s bad enough when people feel the need to tell others who are addicted to dangerous substances things that they obviously already know, but the amount of people who fear monger about using snus, vapes, etc. as a harm reduction alternative to smoking is a whole other level of ignorance imo. It’s like if you went to the local needle exchange to tell all the opioid addicts “y’know that stuff can kill you, right?”, like, would you rather they die from untreated needle-borne diseases like hep-c or overdosing because they didn’t have any Narcan, instead of taking steps that might help them live long enough to actually get treatment? It’s like they’d rather have the smug satisfaction of being “correct”, instead of just letting people use incremental, common sense approaches that will most likely benefit them in the long run.

[@pistolen87]

False. Snus used to have labels on the cans that said that it may cause cancer, but it had to be removed because there's no proof of that claim. Now the warning label says that snus includes nicotine and is highly addictive, which is true.

[@RedaFL]

Good hygiene = no mouth disease

[@theTeknoViking]

Same here. I switched six months ago, after smoking for 30 years (since my early teens). It's not ideal, but I bet the risks with snus are magnitudes lower. Also, waaay cheaper! Especially if you get the "DIY snus" bags.

[@dexorne9753]

​​@@pistolen87 snusing constantly corrodes your gums, that in itself increases odds for cancer.

[@liamw3689]

i used pouches to quit a crippling vape addiction that i had for years. i haven’t bought a vape in 5 months and never going back. meanwhile, my government is banning nicotine pouches (i still have a way to get them), how fucked up is that? cigarettes and vapes are okay, but nicotine pouches aren’t. its unreal.

[@chriskeller3705]

Same. I replaced cigarettes with those disposable vapes and i was sucking down an entire 5000 puff vape a day. I was constantly hacking shit up, then zyn-type things became popular here in the States so i switched to those. I worked my way down from 8mg to 6 and lastly 3, now I dont use any nicotine at all

[@jakolu]

Why do governments think of banning something like pouches? Even banning vaping altogether is a bad idea, but at least the potential for more unrecognized risks is higher. Nicotine pouches are more similar to things like patches and gum, which, as far as I know nobody's thinking of trying to ban, although restrictions wouldn't surprise me.

[@jhon-cg4rg]

Because of tobacco companys I would blame this to the us and UK on how ruined tobacco image permanently

[@CircusofPython]

@@jhon-cg4rgbut those very same tobacco companies own snus and tobacco-free nicotine pouches in the US. So it’s not due to them

[@personincognito3989]

Because tobacco causes cancer

[@gantz4u]

@@CircusofPython if they threaten to ban it then corpos will come running to lobby. Its like holding your hand out for bribes. Its a sort of kleptocratic fascism with that weird lady at the top. That whole place is like a virus.

[@hobo1704]

Billions of dollars in tax..

[@pierrex3226]

You should have added a segment on what dentists think. Spoiler alert: dont use that.

[@oscardean8962]

You shouldn’t be smoking to begin with lmao so yeah no shit

[@MrLdemo]

well they also tell you not to eat sugar. as long as you brush your teeth you're fine.

[@Ramsaaaa]

@@MrLdemo nicotine is a vasoconstrictor, reducing blood flow to the gums. Brushing your teeth won't alleviate the damage done by snus usage. It causes gum recession over time.

[@MrLdemo]

​@@RamsaaaaYou will die from heart disease or old age before you have any oral problems by doing snus.

[@J4nne14]

@@Ramsaaaa You are right in what you say, but the majority of those who use snus include tobacco, the new generation of snus that excludes tobacco certainly does not have as much impact. Of course it causes problems for the gums, but not to the same extent as smoking and snus.

[@Serosmorux]

on holidays a met two 19 years old swedish guys they told that they ran out of those nicotine thingys.. they were smoking literally ALL THE TIME.. playing volleyball, even smoking on the sea, they were super addicts.

[@conny.ccarlsson1572]

I understand why they smoked so much. My brother has a snus inside 24 hours even when he sleeps. He has snorted since he was 13 years old, now he is 60 years old, he is sickly addicted like I am with cigarettes. When he was 13, it was legal to buy tobacco products in Sweden

[@andersnilsson973]

Almost only immigrants smoke in Sweden. It is a great tell, if you are smoking you are likely on the lower end of payment and social ladder. Snus is not only in packages, traditional snus is pure loose tobacco.

[@disgruntled4627]

the loose is nasty tho

[@9iht6ihgt43rzhijj]

" if you are smoking you are likely on the lower end of payment and social ladder" But Cigarettes are quite expensive... At least if you dont make them (roll, f.e.) yourself. Here in Germany it's like at least 6 € a pack.

[@KazumaSatouReal]

What are you waffling about

[@UnluckyLewk]

Lol, man kan ju inte se att någon har låg inkomst bara för att de röker... Läkarna som står utanför sjukan o röker, eller specialisterna, de är lågavlönade för att de röker? haha va fan

[@daysensouth7325]

Yeah let's take the most wealthy country and brag about how healthy the people are lmao

[@Giuseppe_Paolillo]

“Death by snuss snuss.” - Futurama

[@cambash8012]

I've smoked, cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. I never had an issue putting either down. But the snus is way more potent and addictive. You get a higher head rush, and better ability to focus than smoking too. And you don't smell like a chimney everywhere you go so there's that. It's like a few cups of coffee in the morning, is the best way to explain it. But I still worry about the long-term risk of cancer. If you don't have to do it, don't.

[@LorettaBangBang]

no one "has to" do whatever the f it is.

[@JesperNeumann-gf2sx]

I had no problems to quit smoking. But stopping with the snus is DAMN hard.

[@Bob-nb4yo]

Zyn helped me quit vaping , 3 weeks later I still had cravings for vape

[@uaer309]

For me it was actually vice versa. Quitting smoking was much harder and it has a scientific explanation: when you smoke it hits fast and strong which makes the dopamine spike much higher. This makes you crave more.

[@Madmike-o9t]

it's kinda opposite for me. Zyn was easy to quit but smoking is harder

[@sleep3417]

So you didn't quit? It's still nicotine. It's like saying "Yeah i quit smoking crack, now i inject it."

[@JackMeoff46]

@@Bob-nb4yoSame here. Started using Zyn to quit vaping, and it definitely worked from day 1. Now quitting Zyn is even harder. I can feel my blood vessels getting narrower every day, and my heart rate is almost always high.

[@AkPK369]

it's ban in Kerala called cool lip

[@Anunakinamya]

Chaini Khaini it is. Available in Bangalore

[@littlekittyA1]

We try this in the Netherlands now, after vapez got banned. Snus also has flavors now. I used it twice, second time my tooth broke off (which wasn't a very healthy tooth but still) that scared me to never use this again. More people have had teeth falling out after using this product. I felt a nicotine high, and not like when you haven't smoked alot but more like a nicotine OD. I personally do not understand how this is better than vaping and why they bring this on thw market instead. Just hope someone reads this and keeps their teeth! :')

[@XxZebbe]

Never heard of this happening to anyone before? My grandfather has been snusing for 70 years, my dad for 40 years and myself for 12 years.

[@barryoconnor721]

In eastern Oregon logging country all dip tobacco is referred to as "snoose" by the locals. That is legacy of the Swedish loggers who arrived here in the late 19th century.

[@louisisd1090]

In Africa,Tanzania we call it Ugoro,, tobacco remains grinded into powder squeeze forming a single solid and use

[@lmao2351]

Sweden invented it

[@radumihai139]

I invented it ​@@lmao2351

[@_loss_]

@@lmao2351 Not entirely true. Smokeless tobacco is a worldwide phenomena. Here in Sweden, we only invented this certain form of it.

[@lmao2351]

@@_loss_ sweden inventeed lip tobacco point blank period.

[@traderampmskm]

One of my friends started to smoke weeds ( as it is not possible to smoke weed everywhere/anytime) to quit cigarette ... Now he is addicted in both .. This is reality ..

[@Foatizenknechtl]

its not reality since you cant get physically addicted to weed. pls dont talk shit if you got no clue of the topic and just repeat what you hear from others...

[@TheMelMan]

I met some Swedes in Dubai and one offered me whatever that is. I told him I'm good then he started encouraging me to be more "drug positive." 😂

[@FirstLast-ir3wg]

In India we call it khaini, we too have that since 100s of years, these days we stopped khaini but there is a much bigger addictive version called gutka which is a mix of beetle nuts flavour powder and nicotine but there is a big spitting problem because of this, I'm a gutka user and it eases me off soo much it relaxes to a great range and I'm addicted to it now.......

[@LordAshu777]

I chew RMD regularly sometimes vimal what about you

[@FirstLast-ir3wg]

@@LordAshu777 before COVID pan bahar now Vimal

[@kedskiesfunnyvideoscollect5179]

I comsume Gul.. It's a powdered ash tobacco.. I can't stay without it for a single day

[@arjunsinghclf]

Baah Mere Desh bhakt sahi jagah Milan hua hai aap logon ka 😅😅​@@FirstLast-ir3wg

[@simonekingero9357]

That lady’s voice at the end is so relaxing 😴😴😴

[@ManwithNoName-t1o]

I used to chew Kodiak tobacco. No pouches just black death looking chew. It hit HARD.

[@filiplofgren8023]

15% used snus? Im not sure if its a class issue but almost everyone i know uses snus, including myself. I quit smoking about 7 years ago and started using snus instead. The addiction is very strong, periods when i stopped using snus i couldnt sleep and was constantly cold-sweatting. Way better than smoking tho, i can run and crosscountry ski and my cardio is good even tho im a tobacco abuser. Snus should be used as a way to quit smoking, the benefits of using snus are not outweighting the downsides most of the time. Its also an economic question, i spend about 1000kr/month or 100ish euro/month on snus wich is not to high, i know people that spend 2-4 times that per month.

[@lmao2351]

Its more than 15%. I dont know where they got the information. Last time i checkee over 65% of men used snus.

[@michaellindqvist5288]

​@@lmao2351 No way 65 percent uses snus. I think 15 percent sounds pretty accurate. Only a few of the people I know use it. According to Folkhälsomyndigheten, 20 percent of men and 7 percent of women use it. I think it varies depending on region and class. Rural and working class people probably use more than academics and big city dwellers.

[@Lambdarevolution86]

​@@lmao2351Go to specsavers and get your eyes checked, it's never been close to 65%, slash it in half and include all tobacco types and you are closer to the truth.

[@lmao2351]

@@michaellindqvist5288 well according to the internet avarage male height in sweden is 180cm wich is not true either. Ive realised most studies are incorrect about sweden. Literally go out and ask anyone if they use snus. Most people with say yes.

[@michaellindqvist5288]

@@lmao2351 Based on what did you "realize" this? Your own observation? 180 cm average height sounds quite right to me.

[@stu970029ify]

This is so much better, hope we have this in Asia too, so that we non-smokers won't need to be poisoned by second hand smokes.

[@rickardstromgren8014]

Tackar fan för en redig pris

[@ENTERTAININGVIDEOS1]

BMA Here in India every of our smoking cigarette is taxed at 100 to 150℅!!!

[@arqam1991]

It's called khaini in india and it is useful in quitting smoking

[@pulkitsamaneh]

yahi comment dhund rha tha main😂

[@hustler3577]

😂😂😂

[@lmao2351]

Sweden invented it

[@GauravSingh-nz7hi]

Chaini Khaini ( chain se mazaa lo )😂😂

[@joyid]

​@@lmao2351well don't want to claim your invention 😂😂😂 you take that and also get nobel prize.

[@LOZi175]

Inhaling anything but air into lungs is just insanity.

[@jessicaandtrains7768]

Tried snus about 25 years ago and it was awesome

[@Domme995]

Nobody talks about the heart risks of snus. Causes increase in heart rate and blood pressure, long term heart attack risk…

[@davidgustafsson6496]

Yet there is no evidence it increases the risks of cardiovascular diseases more than perhaps a tiny amount, if you have some data that shows something else feel free to share.

[@Domme995]

@@davidgustafsson6496 Nicotine alone is a stimulant with proven cardiotoxic effects.. sorry but there is more than enough evidence for that. It increases cardiac work, through constriction of blood vessels. Of course, smoking is worse for your lungs. But the heart doesnt care about method of ingestion. Its definetly extra stress on the heart.

[@Toimeentulija]

It WAS mentioned in the video. Did you even watch?

[@Domme995]

@@davidgustafsson6496 every single pouch increases your heart rate and blood pressure for minutes to hours, your heart has to work much harder on nicotine. Nicotine constricts the blood vessels. It cant be anything but very bad for the heart long term.

[@tornado7066]

Yes, those are the risks of nicotine as we dont know how much we actually put into us. How long does a pouch take to be completely dissolved? We don't know

[@dionysus6892]

The idea of the EU trying to ban nicotine pouches is utterly fucking pathetic

[@LauraFernandez-jx7dj]

His T.e.l.e.g.r.a.m handle

[@Hukkavei]

Not the pouches, the NICOTINE Which is the addictive harmful substance that makes one keep smoking or using Snus.

[@dimruby]

I hate to be a negative nancy, but nicotine harms your blood vessels and nervous system as well. That being said, it's still better than smoking.

[@jayantsood6346]

It's called Chaini Chaini in India.

[@hustler3577]

Cool lip also 😂

[@GauravSingh-nz7hi]

Khaini 😂 Even cheeper version of this Aasha shurti chuna laga k 😅😅😂😂

[@raskreia8326]

@@GauravSingh-nz7hiNevla, Golden, kanchenjunga, khaini,

[@katkong281]

The last time I smoked a cigarette, 2 years ago, it was a horrible experience. It tasted disgusting and I had trouble breathing. I have a feeling that making sure that your last cigarette is a bad experience is a good way to reduce the cravings. After a couple of *almost* relapses (heading to the gas station then turning back), I have not touched cigarettes at all and I am SO grateful. It's much easier to breathe and I feel so much healthier

[@AruPolik]

This product is a huge problem in India, this product comes from tobacco tree, in India men use to buy loose tobacco leaves and mix it with soda lime to consume, then it started selling as these small pouches. Now men use it during working hours in offices. It's not good, spoils teeth and cause cancer to internal organs.

[@bureaffari3694]

Gutka?

[@Hallonyancat]

Yes and unfortunately in some countries like Australia this is illegal.

[@kyu6938]

yep, even banned selling nicotine vapes in stores the bastards. they say it’s for public health when in reality they were seeing a massive dip in the tobacco sales they tax the shit out of.

[@Hallonyancat]

@@kyu6938 those vapes nearly killed me

[@kyu6938]

@@Hallonyancat how?

[@Hallonyancat]

@@kyu6938 originally I was very excited about not smoking, but I started to develop a cough of fluid with the vapes, eventually this was simulating pneumonia and I had coughing fits which caused me to black out and become unconscious because it hit a nerve in my neck.

[@kyu6938]

@@Hallonyancat wow that is unfortunate, that’s really unlucky that you had a reaction like that to vapes. i hope you find something that works for you

[@blakejohnson6923]

I quit smoking cigarettes, but now I vape and do snus when at work. I don't think I can quit

[@LauraFernandez-jx7dj]

His T.e.l.e.g.r.a.m handle

[@roberta9833]

Me too

[@adityasharma1097]

You may use nicotex chew gums If not available there. You can order it from India. It will help beleive me.

[@monto39]

Was that really a Phillip Morris CEO (2:31) saying he wanted to see cigarettes disappear?? Or am I having an LSD flashback?

[@kubakielbasa5987]

Not gonna lie I didn't listen but if he did say so then he sayd bs and if he didn't say so then try to take a break from LSD

[@Debraj1978]

And someone chewining "Chaini Khaini" in India is considered low class.

[@Rägarded]

Snus is associated with the lower classes in Sweden as well. Also you never chew it, it just rests under your lip.

[@Contrarian01]

​@@Rägardedyeah he said chew but that thing in India too is just put between the lips

[@Willy_Tepes]

Who cares what the upper class thinks? They are so arrogant and self-absorbed.

[@jaypee8818]

Chaini khaini smells bad but cool lip goods

[@justaperson2247]

"khaini khaiyega"😅

[@badaambrose]

Aug 2nd marks my 1st anniversary of stop smoking. I must admit the urge to smoke is still strong and it really frustrated me sometimes. Let's continue to be smoke free for another year 😅.

[@ryancraig2795]

High, high taxes on cigarettes. Going the same way in Canada. Unless you buy on the reserve or something, being a smoker is getting to be very expensive here. As a former smoker I wasn't happy, but maybe it's the right approach. It's certainly provided me with extra incentive to finally quit the cancer sticks. If you don't smoke, don't start.

[@122jonte]

We dont have very high taxes on cigarettes in Sweden. A 20 pack costs around 60-80SEK (~6-8euro) which is pretty average. France and UK stick out with way higher cigarette taxes.

[@Lubin-md4ml]

I am Swedish and I can confirm people do still smoke, depending on what area you're in. But even more people do take snus, including me sometimes. It's cheap, relaxing and just a nice way to pass time.

[@cryfier]

its mostly people that are not swedish tho that smoke.

[@BetalerIkkeSkatt]

@@cryfier Atleast here in norway its mostly only the older people who smoke. Almost all the younger (18-30) snus instead. Of those who are addicted to nicotine that is.

[@Nekotaku_TV]

Nice to pass time by hurting yourself? Weird.

[@Lubin-md4ml]

@@Nekotaku_TV Snus isn't that dangerous at all compared to other substances like tobacco and alcohol. I don't do snus nowdays because I don't like the feeling of being numb and dizzy, it's more unpleasant than anything else.

[@Nekotaku_TV]

@@Lubin-md4ml Yes, but my point is it's still bad.

[@DwipFromNabadwip]

In India🇮🇳, we call this Khaini. Some companies, like ‘Chaini Khaini’ and ‘Cool Lip,’ sell this type of product. It is especially popular among labor-class people.

[@Saswata.12]

In Sweden this product is being labelled as a less harmful and cool product. Power of Marketting.

[@M4rk155]

had a 3.5 minute unskipable ad so never saw the vid, just so u know.

[@v616sirius]

There is still tons of cigarette smoke everywhere, especially rude people at bus stops

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

How exactly are they rude?

[@MrKalleUrbanKalle]

@@incumbentvinyl9291They are smoking in the face of others in a place they are not allowed to smoke

[@bobkinschuypers9911]

haha, you use the bus? Plebs

[@MrKalleUrbanKalle]

@@bobkinschuypers9911 They use your mom too. On the bus

[@bobkinschuypers9911]

@@MrKalleUrbanKalle jokes on them, my mom has aids

[@kevinbell8245]

Just as bad, better to smoke weed, no nicotine,

[@hildaelson4203]

It’s all over Scandinavia. First time I saw it in Norway and was wondering why people put teabag in their gum 😂

[@deepaksokal8144]

I thought the same, and bigger shock was why they put it back in the box and put it in the mouth again 🤣 I was like wtf!!! Later I realized the container has other compartment for used ones 😅

[@northernswedenstories1028]

Only Sweden sells real snus. Everyone else has nicotine pouches. You can't buy real snus outside of Sweden.

[@rafizulislam786]

Try it

[@shaniarodman9601]

Tea bag 😂😂😂 is it that much big

[@VladimirLadev]

I met a guy that had a hole from putting this on his gums, way before pavkets. Said his dad had one as well and it was comfortable to pack it in.

[@Guy_Incognito1]

American here. Smoked cigs for over a decade. Switched to Swedish snus and never looked back. Haven't touched a cig in years and have no desire to do so.

[@bulkathos5207]

what snusar you?

[@Guy_Incognito1]

@bulkathos5207 I order my snus online and have it shipped from Sweden. As long as you buy 20 or more cans it's worth the shipping cost (and still way cheaper than cigs). I really like Jakobssons but they're being discontinued. Just got a new brand called The Moose and it's a good product too though I prefer Jakobssons. I'll be getting some Odens extreme for my next shipment.

[@bulkathos5207]

@ aha i see, you're snusar the tobacco version. I made the switch to nicotine pouches, well to be honest i might throw in a tobacco one every once in a while haha. i've tried jakobssons, but i thought they were kinda meh, and ive never heard of the moose or odens extreme. When i buy tobacco snus, i usually go with kronan, knox or ONE.

[@Guy_Incognito1]

@bulkathos5207 snusdirect and snusme are 2 sites I've ordered from. Haven't heard of those brands. As it Swedish snus or is it some other tobacco product?

[@Gruxx42]

I've been badly addicted to vaping since 2016 and it's thanks to nicotine pouches that I've finally been able to quit. I don't even crave vaping at all anymore because I enjoy nicotine pouches way more and I never thought I would find an alternative that I would enjoy more than vaping and make me quit vaping because I have tried so many different types of nicotine replacement therapy. I don't know why the EU would want to ban a really good form of harm reduction. This is why I'm glad Brexit happened.

[@dexorne9753]

Because cigarette companies got lobbyists

[@sacrface420]

In India the small pouch is called chaini khaini. I can export Chaini Khaini.

[@joyid]

We probably export the raw material to them. 😅

[@danielcooke9974]

The problem is with this type of product, especially the tobacco free ones is the company's in some countries don't have much choice on the very low nicotine, so it's not as easy to cut down.

[@itsjustpersonalizedviews]

i saw it in Bloomberg orignal why Bloomberg re-upload same stuffs again and again

[@contenteater]

Prob has stocks in some snus companies

[@kubakielbasa5987]

more views - more money

[@somename8831]

The only problem... Its false statistics. Lots of people smoke in Sweden, pretty much all of the immigrants smoke. And that group alone is way more than five percent.

[@1marcelfilms]

COUGH COUGH

[@J1414R]

I’m 14 and vaping, doing it to relieve stress and feel relaxed, high school is stressful for me.

[@BoKjell]

Ive been snussing for a bit while now, probably cause my grandad snus (lös) and my dad tho. Helps with stress, gives you a lot of energy at some point and its cheap and doesnt bother anyone around you, thats the best thing of snus, anywhere anytime.

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

If you Snuss you Lose....

[@user7467]

If you Zyn you Win.

[@DaveSimkus]

Why does the thumbnail picture insinuate that this video is about weed?

[@sbtgta125]

In India, people been using this “nicotine pouch” under their lips while smoking cigarettes 😂

[@amberturdcoloringbook1733]

In Alabama they use chew nicotine while drinking gasoline and mountain dew.

[@jivebeartv]

DAAAAAM chewing tobacco is going to the next level 😂😆

[@sci-tech6896]

Smokless tobacco is equally dangerous

[@JOERANSTRAIGHT]

I do this every day. I quit drinking coffee. I lost 50 pounds and don’t eat a lot of bad food work out and keep myself busy.

[@lilcuumspoone5467]

why no coffee

[@Billy-h5v]

Me too! Ever since I started snorting crank I’ve been able to cut out coffee, sleep less, pay less on my rent (I was evicted) and I’m losing weight like nobody’s business!

[@delta9571]

Is there a study if this will lead to oral cancer? 🤔

[@ricardo9013]

yea cause there's no tobacco in it. It's no different then sucking on a nicotine losange or niccorte from walmart or drug store

[@hybridwafer]

Studies are inconclusive. Some find correlation, others don't. If there were notable adverse health effects you'd think they would find it after looking for 40 years. Nobody should start using it but it's undoubtedly healthier than smoking.

[@mell561]

then why should nobody start using @@hybridwafer

[@Domme995]

No, but cardiovascular disease

[@valizeth4073]

No, studies are often inconclusive, and a few of the studies that was used ages ago to push back against snus had smokers in the test group as well as not researching specifically swedish snus (which is produced and created very differently from e.g what americans would call snus). It's the number 1 reason why snus isn't labeled as "deadly" but merely harmful. As for cancer rates, sweden has one of the lower oral cancer rates in europe despite all the snus that's consumed. And it's not like it's a new product either, it's been around since the early 1800's.

[@warmonger441]

The main problem is the nicotione addiction and its dose... We have to get rid of nicotine, its (the craving stages between doses) changing how ppls behave... I quit smoking after 15 years, i smoked 20-35 cigarette/day.... Now its my second year without nicotine and im still suprissed how much more stable my mood is...

[@michaelsaab4610]

It’s not good it’s goes right to your Blood and very addictive I lived in Sweden.

[@vile1685]

Börja snusa

[@robottitopi8293]

bro smoking goes straight into your blood also. New snus usually has only nicotine extract without any carcinogenic additives. Nicotine isn't harmful in itself unless you suffer from autoimmune diseases

[@Domme995]

Wrong! Nicotine is harmful to the heart/cardiovascular system. Increases heart rate and blood pressure, its a stimulant. Puts strain on your heart.

[@Carrosive]

"Why No One Smokes In Sweden" Literally 45s into the video: "...5.6% of Sweeds smoke" 😐

[@owendcj]

lowest of all europe tho

[@PingSharp]

Are you suggesting that a country can only be considered smokeless if 0% smoke?

[@Carrosive]

@@PingSharp yea good point right, it's ooooonly like 600,000 people so basically the same as saying no one does it

[@PingSharp]

@@Carrosive These 5-6% are never going to go away, it is a type of baseline. With that logic, you could say that everyone is always sick. Because the common cold, and even less dangerous diseases will always exist. "Have you really recovered from pneumonia though? There are still 400 trillion viruses in your body"

[@Carrosive]

@@PingSharp lmao no, if you want to use a health analogy, I guess nobody ever gets the flu because it only effects a small percentage of the population? Infections are pretty baseline and a small percentage of the overall population so let's just say nobody ever gets it

[@chaosevolution]

Nicotine Pouches are great, and are harmless!

[@AusMed420]

Lung cancer down,.. mouth cancer up!!

[@MrDintub]

No, not really

[@hassan_stark]

In India, the finance minister banned cigarette alternatives because the government itself has a stake in cigarette companies.

[@brandonguild1666]

I get why they want to ban snus and vapes because it’s easier for kids to start, but it’s a godsend for us that quit smoking as a result.

[@triplerimiz1015]

Maraş otu bu bildiğimiz

[@TheDrnanda]

In India.. We are using Chain Khaini for centuries.. It has helped us to be smoke free from the 50% smokers to less than 11% currently..

[@macburged]

1:32 notice the vibration in the hand, that explains a lot..

[@biran44r]

no matter how "civilized" you are, you are slaves... all forms of #addiction is slavery there are some companies behind this slavery.

[@romalis3]

Idk why Canada taxes these products so heavily, governments should be promoting

[@callidawkins85]

Then more mouth cancer, no?

[@dztrader]

snussing originally started in algeria in north africa over 200 years ago

[@Tha3rdworldghost]

You cant beat an old fashioned cigarette.

[@chiranjeebkonwar8392]

This is Chaini Khaini in India

[@tbd5820]

This invention is made not for smokers to help quit, it's made to help non-smokers to save them from suffer by smoke from all around.