Dipping is absolutely not safe and is not a healthy or effective method of quitting smoking. Dipping or smokeless tobacco in general carries a high risk of oral cancers. I do not advise googling this if you are at all squeamish. You are getting about the same amount of nicotine, and there is always the extra chemicals they may use in processing being pressed against the tissue in your mouth. Your best and safest bet to quit smoking is to consult with a physician about safe ways to quit smoking that would take into account any medical history you have, and also looking around for local support groups! They do exist and you usually have a higher success rate when you feel accountable, not to mention they know what you're going through! Good luck! I successfully quit smoking years ago, and it was worth it!