Addicted to Tanning?

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/22/health/22brod.html

Can someone really be addicted to tanning?  Or are they more addicted to the way they look with a tan?    Most people these days are familiar with the show "Jersey Shore" and how they might seem to be addicted to tanning.  Do you think that shows like these have made tanning more popular than it was before?  New Jersey recently passed a law that required all people to be 18 to use a tanning salon.  Do you think this will really prevent tanning addictions or reduce the amount of tanning done by minors?

Most people know that excessive tanning can lead to skin cancer, whether they are using a tanning bed or doing it naturally with the sun.  Do you think that these harmful consequences effect peoples views on tanning?  And do these consequences really discourage people from tanning or being addicted to tanning?

Addicted to Exercise?

http://www.professorshouse.com/Health-Beauty/Addictions/Articles/Exercise-Addiction/

 

Most people would agree that exercise is very important.  It keeps individuals healthy, and it is known to help relieve stress.  Many doctors emphasize the need for exercise or to participate in some sort of activity.  However, is there a point at which an individual is exercising too much?

Doctors recently stated that exercising for 90 minutes, seven days a week is excessive.   Does this apply to professional athletes?  Does it depend on what types of exercise you are doing, or is it the fact that it is taking top priority in an individual’s life?

Is the need to exercise to this extent in response to media and society today?  Is there something that we could do to prevent this reaction?  Does the personality or type of person affect whether or not they will have this addiction?

Obama's Drug Plan

What do you think “war on drugs” means? Why do you think treatment rather than arrest is a liberal idea? What do you think is the best option? Is the “war on drugs” a waste of money? Which do you think is unhealthier illegal drug use or prescription drug use? Is it more important to end illegal drug abuse or legal drug abuse? Why do you think there is a reform on the treatment of drug users but legalization of marijuana will not be considered? Do you believe marijuana should be legalized? Does this source take a stance on Obama’s policy?