Repetitive tanning behavior may indicate ‘suntan addiction’
UTMB dermatologist Dr. Richard Wagner appeared on ABC's "World News Tonight" on August 16, 2005, discussing his study of "suntan addiction," based on data gathered on Galveston beaches. The segment also included video of sunbathers in front of the San Luis Hotel answering questions used by Dr. Wagner in his study (adapted from common substance-abuse problem screening tools) which suggest that repetitive tanning behavior has much in common with alcoholism and drug addiction.
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