7. Missed Connections

24 February 2026


14 minutes


Lucy's stumbled on a connection in between her gaming issue and her medication. But her psychological health group states they do not understand what she's talking about.


Freddie's reached snapping point. And, one day, he notifications his father's medication on the kitchen area table, triggering a full-blown crisis.


It's been known for more than twenty years that drugs impacting dopamine levels in the brain have possible negative effects including impulse control conditions like hypersexuality, or compulsive shopping or gambling.


Warnings have actually been contributed to client information brochures - but much of the people who've gotten in touch with BBC examinations correspondent Noel Titheradge about their experiences say the threats weren't explained.


Why weren't they alerted about the possible negative effects of these medications before it was too late?