7. Missed Connections

24 February 2026


14 minutes


Lucy's found a between her betting issue and her medication. But her psychological health team says they don't understand what she's talking about.


Freddie's reached snapping point. And, one day, he notices his papa's medication brochure on the cooking area table, stimulating a full-blown crisis.


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


Warnings have been contributed to patient information leaflets - but numerous of individuals who have actually contacted BBC investigations reporter Noel Titheradge about their experiences say the risks weren't explained.


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