Im hooked on nicotine. Dipped for years and smoked cigars some. Stopped the cigars a long time ago. Switched from smokeless tobacco to straight nicotine pouches about 2 years ago. Nicotine in and of itself does not cause cancer. I like to think im choosing the least risky way to be hooked. I was completely nicotine free for numerous years and picked it back up when I moved back to Alabama in a crazy stressful time. Wish I hadnt.