Compulsive Shopping and Spending
Compulsive shopping and spending is described as a pattern of chronic, repetitive
purchasing that becomes difficult to stop and ultimately results in harmful
consequences. It is defined as an impulse control disorder and has features
similar to other addictive disorders without involving use of an intoxicating
drug.
In this section, you'll find a description of compulsive spending and the behaviors
and problems commonly associated with it. Click on any of the following topics
to learn more:
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