7. Missed Connections

24 February 2026


14 minutes


Lucy's found a connection in between her betting issue and her medication. But her mental health team states they do not understand what she's discussing.


Freddie's reached snapping point. And, one day, he notifications his dad's medication leaflet on the kitchen area table, sparking a .


It's been understood for more than 2 decades that drugs impacting dopamine levels in the brain have potential side effects including impulse control disorders like hypersexuality, or compulsive shopping or gaming.


Warnings have been contributed to patient information brochures - however a number of individuals who've called BBC examinations correspondent Noel Titheradge about their experiences state the risks weren't explained.


Why weren't they warned about the possible side impacts of these medications before it was too late?