My research is an interdisciplinary process that combines psychology with dance. There is a high prevalence rate of eating disorders among dancers, which puts them at higher risk for developing problems such as osteoporosis. I have noticed that many dancers consume nicotine, a substance known to reduce appetite. Eating disorders and nicotine both affect dopamine levels in the brain. I hypothesize that dancers are at a higher risk for developing a nicotine addiction due to altered dopamine levels from a preexisting eating disorder. I was inspired to conduct this research because I have seen firsthand how so many of my peers have been affected by eating disorders and nicotine addictions.