Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) is increasingly recognised as a behavioural addiction characterized by persistent and excessive purchasing behaviours that result in significant distress, impaired ...

Shopping addiction is often overlooked in clinical settings, frequently mentioned only as a trait within individuals with impulse control disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or hoarding ...

Sadie has spent years hiding her problem from her family. In her day job, she works as a purchasing agent for a scientific firm, which requires placing large orders for everything from chemical ...

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June 26 -- WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- People taking dopamine agonists to treat Parkinson's disease are at risk for impulse-control disorders such as compulsive gambling, buying and sexual ...

Compulsive over-shopper Elizabeth J. is learning to curb the habit. She loves the television shopping channels. She frequently made unnecessary purchases. But, recently, she said, "I decided that I ...