7. Missed Connections
24 February 2026
14 minutes
Lucy's stumbled on a connection in between her betting problem and her medication. But her mental health team says they do not understand what she's discussing.
Freddie's reached snapping point. And, one day, he notices his father's medication leaflet on the kitchen area table, sparking a full-blown crisis.
It's been understood for more than twenty years that drugs affecting dopamine levels in the brain have prospective adverse effects including impulse control disorders like hypersexuality, or compulsive shopping or betting.
Warnings have actually been included to leaflets - however a number of the individuals who have actually called BBC examinations reporter Noel Titheradge about their experiences say the dangers weren't made clear.
Why weren't they cautioned about the potential negative effects of these medications before it was too late?
