There is wide agreement that the Internet can serve as a tool that enhances well-being. It is
more difficult, however, to find consensus around the issue of problematic Internet use. That …

The author comprehensively reviews compulsive shopping (CS), a disorder characterized
by excessive shopping and/or spending that leads to subjective distress and impaired …

Objective Although compulsive buying (CB) seems to be not only prevalent but even
increasing in prevalence, it often remains neglected or minimized in clinical settings. There …

This review summarizes neurobiological and genetic findings in behavioural addictions,
draws parallels with findings pertaining to substance use disorders, and offers suggestions …

We examined the neuropsychological performance of people with compulsive buying
disorder (CBD) and control subjects, along with trait impulsivity, symptoms of attention deficit …

Background and aims Internet addiction, sex addiction and compulsive buying are common
behavioral problems, which share similarities with gambling disorder and substance use …

Compulsive buying is chronic, repetitive purchasing that becomes a primary response to
negative events and feelings. It is associated with craving and withdrawal and it is …

Background: Isolated reports suggest that escitalopram may be effective for impulsive-
compulsive Internet usage disorder (IC-IUD), an impulse-control disorder characterized by …

Behavioural addictions are characterized by an inability to resist an urge or drive resulting in
actions that are harmful to oneself or others. Behavioural addictions share characteristics …

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are characterized by urges and behaviors that are
excessive and/or harmful to oneself or others and cause significant impairment in social and …