Ex-Man United striker Campbell reveals snus addiction during career

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 17 Oct, 11:20 · Archive

Former Premier League striker Fraizer Campbell has disclosed that he became addicted to snus during his playing career, experiencing constant fatigue as a result.

Fraizer Campbell, a former striker who played for Manchester United, Sunderland, Hull, Tottenham, Cardiff and Crystal Palace during his career, has disclosed that he became addicted to snus while playing in the Premier League. Snus is a smokeless tobacco product made from ground or pulverised leaves, packaged as a sachet that users place between their upper lip and gumline.

Campbell said he was first introduced to snus by a team-mate during his time at Crystal Palace from 2014 to 2017. He initially used it to relax after matches, saying it 'chilled me out'. However, his use quickly escalated. 'It started off just after games, then training sessions, but that is how it starts and then you have the addiction and you are having them more and more,' he explained. Campbell admitted he was 'definitely addicted' to the product.

The 39-year-old reported that his addiction caused him to suffer a 'slump in the afternoon' when he felt exhausted. He said that while playing, he might use snus in the morning before training sessions. After retiring in 2022, Campbell said he had 'more time on my hands' and increased his use further, before eventually struggling to deal with the effects of the addiction.

How it is being reported

• Ex-Man Utd star lifts lid on crippling addiction that plagued playing careerEx-Manchester United and Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell has discussed his addiction to snus, the tobacco product, which has become increasingly used by footballersMirror Sport · 17 Oct, 11:06
• Former Man United striker Fraizer Campbell reveals crippling snus addiction during his Premier League playing days that left him 'constantly fatigued'The forward said he was first introduced to snus - a tobacco-based nicotine product that users place between their upper lip and gumline - during his time at Palace, who he represented from 2014-17.Daily Mail Sport · 16 Oct, 19:41
• Former Man United striker Fraizer Campbell reveals crippling snus addiction during his Premier League playing days that left him 'constantly fatigued'The forward said he was first introduced to snus - a tobacco-based nicotine product that users place between their upper lip and gumline - during his time at Palace, who he represented from 2014-17.Daily Mail Sport · 16 Oct, 19:29

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