7. Missed Connections

24 February 2026


14 minutes


Lucy's found a connection in between her betting problem and her medication. But her psychological health group says they do not understand what she's discussing.


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


It's been understood for more than 20 years that drugs affecting in the brain have prospective adverse effects consisting of impulse control conditions like hypersexuality, or compulsive shopping or gambling.


Warnings have actually been contributed to patient details leaflets - but a lot of the people who have actually gotten in touch with BBC examinations correspondent Noel Titheradge about their experiences say the dangers weren't explained.


Why weren't they alerted about the potential side results of these medications before it was too late?