According to the November issue of Cosmopolitan, an addiction to tanning may be a legitimate disorder.

Cosmopolitan states that when ultraviolet light reaches some people's skin, it could have a drug-like effect on their mood. Also, those who frequently tan might suffer from withdrawal symptoms like depression and fatigue if they decide to stop.

Jim Almeda, health educator for Student Health Services said just by talking to students, he can see how tanning has an effect not only on the student's physical health, but also psychologically.

Read more about the tanning bed addiction at http://www.dailyvidette.com/media/paper420/news/2005/10/19/News/cosmo.Recognizes.Tanning.Addiction-1025000.shtml.