Addiction is being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming. To have an addiction to something is a horrible thing because it is no longer something that a person does for fun but it is something that a person feels when they have it have or do. The term Tanorexia is a slang word for being addicted to tanning. Tanning is mostly done by Caucasian people. People start tanning because they are uncomfortable with their body skin color and they want to make their color darker or brighter. Many do not realize the health risks that come along with tanning. This paper I’m focusing on Caucasian college teens that are addicted to tanning and how being addicted to tanning can affect their bodies. Addiction is being psychological dependent, physical dependant, being tolerant, and forming a habit. Tanorexia is being psychological dependent, physical dependant, being tolerant and forming a habit; Therefore, Tanorexia is an addiction. The word Addiction was started out just being used for a person who could not stop either doing drugs or drinking alcohol. Even though those are the most common things addicts are addicted to there are other things people can be addicted to. Now the term addiction is used for a person who can not stop doing anything such as gambling, having sex, tanning and the list goes on. The person who is using this substance or is doing this behavior have consequences, rather its effecting there body or them personally and their family. Despite the consequences, the person that has the addiction still does it. Before what the person is doing becomes an addiction, it is something that is done because they enjoy doing it. It becomes an addiction when ... ... middle of paper ... ... meditating or yoga. In conclusion, Tanorexia refers to being addicted to tanning. Something as innocent as tanning can end up going to something that may affect you for the rest of your life. Being Tanorexia you have the side effects of having a physical addiction, psychological addiction, being tolerant, having withdrawal, have habit-forming and many more. Works Cited Kourosh, A., C. Harrington, and B. Adinoff. "Tanning as a Behavioral Addiction. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 36.5 (2010): 284. Research Library, ProQuest. Web.15 Mar. 2011. Chang, H. "Addiction to Indoor Tanning: Relation to Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use.” JAMA 303.22 (2010): 2232. Research Library, ProQuest. Web. 15 Mar.2011. Kaur, M., MD. “Tanning Booth Junkies”. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatolody.56:375-9(2007). Web. 15 Mar.2010
There are no proven health risks of spray tanning as of right now; however the FDA is investigating the safety of the DHA component in the "Mystic Tan".
In today’s culture, being tan coincides with what is believed to be beautiful. As a result, it is no surprise that in the United States of America, an estimated 922,000 people are currently living with some level of melanoma. Even though the news media and doctors warn people about the risks of too much sun exposure and give information as to how to prevent contracting skin cancer, people are still disregarding this important information and going into the sun for extended periods of time unprotected.
Imagine you’re leaving for spring break in two weeks, and you’re the palest of all your friends. Its way too cold outside to try and tan, and a spray tan won’t last. You don’t want to be super pale on the beach next to all your tan friends, so against what a lot of people say, you go to a tanning salon and try a tanning bed. But, it’s so confusing why everyone says this is so bad for you when there are so many safety regulations for tanning beds. This is very important to think about because everyone makes tanning in a tanning bed sound so scary, but there are many reasons why it is just as dangerous as rays from the sun.
There are many different definitions in which people provide regarding addiction. May (1988) describes that addiction “is a state of compulsion, obsession, or preoccupation that enslaves a person’s will and desire” (p. 14). Individuals who suffer from addiction provide their time and energy toward other things that are not healthy and safe. The book
Indoor tanning was developed in 1906, originally for medical use. Users would develop more Vitamin D, which would aid in absorbing Calcium. Such treatment benefited anyone suffering from bone diseases. During the 1920s, Coco Chanel, a famous fashion designer, and Josephine Baker, a famous singer, displayed sun kissed skin by the means of tanning. The new look took off (“History of Indoor Tanning” 1). Then, in 1970, the beds were tested on athletes, and found that it gave them a healthy glow. The tanning beds were created to imitate...
The FDA says that “unprotected exposure to harmful UV rays break down the collagen and elastin fibers in healthy young skin, and cause wrinkles and loosened folds” The FDA proves that indoor tanning can cause premature skin ageing and can affect the appearance from it. There are few ways to treat damaged skin, the ways to treat it would be through Chemical peels, dermabrasion, and skin Fillers. The efforts to fixing skin after it's damaged it is hefty. After spending so much time and money of damaging skin, it is just as costly to get it
The social desirability of a tan is a modern phenomenon, beginning in the 1920’s when the French designer Coco Chanel decreed it as a fashion look. The concept of obtaining a tan without going outdoors became increasingly attractive (Aldige). Today’s media influences everyone, but especially young people, to feel like they need to have that beautiful dark skin color to look good. Teenagers, caring more about their social status and appearance, are looking past the obvious risks of skin cancer. Teenagers ages 12 to 17 are visiting tanning salons in record numbers. This trend presents a huge level of concern, as studies have shown that the risk for skin cancer increases when tanning begins at a younger age. With this fad being so popular, teens are always finding themselves at the tanning salons, becoming nice and crispy.
Tanning is a world-wide phenomenon that individuals take part in every day. People tan for numerous reasons such as confidence reasons, health reasons, and just for relaxation and enjoyment. Though, many of us are told the negative aspects about tanning, truth be told, there are numerous positives to tanning.
Many people strive to have beautiful, flawless, and tanned skin. In order to get that desired even bronzed glow year round, many people partake in the use of tanning beds, and tanning salons in communities throughout the country. Over the years, indoor tanning use has increasingly become more and more popular among adolescents and young adults. Tanning beds are equipped with special lightbulbs that emit ultraviolet, or UV, rays. These UV rays much like exposure to the sun, can harm the various layers of the skin. In a recent observation, it has been discovered that tanning beds cause what can be potentially severe health problems. Indoor tanning is dangerous because of the increased risk of multiple health problems, not the least of which is
Since young people are the primary users of tanning beds, in a span of 40 years, the melanoma rates among them have leaped 400 percent for young men, and 800 percent for young women. But, since young women use tanning beds more than young men, the melanoma risk for young woman is 1.5 times more than it is for...
Bishop, Larry. “Doctor: Tanning Beds are Literally Gives users a killer tan.” Florida Today. 25 Ap. 2013: n.p SIRS Issues Researchers. Web. 16 May. 2014
Using a tanning bed for a nice bronze or prom? Think again. You’re actually helping up your body’s risk of skin cancer by 75% if under the age of 35 (NCSL). The World Health Organization's International Agency of Research on Cancer have declared ultraviolet radiation from artificial sources, such as tanning beds and sun lamps, to be a well known carcinogen (cancer-causing substance) (AAD.org). The federal government needs to further legislate tanning bed exposure by raising the age of usage, limiting the power of the beds and further reduce exposure times.
Did they wake up thinking about it, did they want to stop but was unable, and if a person is constantly thinking they need to go tanning, could they be addicted? Indoor tanning has multiple effects on the human body, but many of these effects are not for the goodness of the body and can later in life cause horrible health risks. These effects on the human body are signs of addiction, health risks, and the mental state of the addict towards tanning. ADD BACKGROUND
The 21st century has brought about many trends and technologies conforming America as an egotistical society. With growing popularity in everything from fad diets to Botox, it seems as though people would do almost anything to maintain a certain look. With a healthy body due to extreme diets and a wrinkle free face induced by anti-aging injections, there is another beauty extreme that people seek: a tan to die for. Since early two thousand up until the present, there has been an excessive increase in the popularity of indoor tanning and the use and misuse of tanning beds. With the many known harmful effects that artificial tanning has on its consumer, states have put laws in place to limit those exposed to these ultra violet rays. However, that being said, there is no universal law for the age restriction of tanning salons. We all know the risks of tanning beds and that they are extremely harmful when abused, yet many are unaware that today these beds are strictly regulated and when used in moderation, they can have health benefits. Taking into account the risks and benefits of artificial tanning, the age for tanning be 18 universally.
Main Point: What defines an addiction? According to Psychology Today, “Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance…. or engages in an activity….that can be pleasurable but the continued use/act of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities, such as work, relationships, or health.” This can range anywhere from drug use to eating disorders, to gambling, to even texting in today’s generation. Shocking to say the least, especially when most people do not even know they are addicted or are an addict until they realize this definition.