6. Chasing Losses

7. Missed connections


8. Collateral


9. Blame Game


10. Reflections


15 minutes


Lucy's on her lunchbreak when she attempts her very first scratchcard - soon, she's hooked. She's never ever had an interest in betting in the past, however after a few months the glove compartment of her cars and truck has plenty of scratchcards. And after that she starts gambling online ...


Lucy's taking a medication called Aripiprazole for her psychological health condition. It's a partial dopamine agonist - a different system to the dopamine agonist substance abuse for Parkinson's and Restless Legs Syndrome that we've become aware of in previous episodes.


But it's got similar adverse effects. For Lucy, this means compulsive eating, hypersexuality - and a gaming problem that's spiralling out of control.


Details of organisations providing assistance and assistance with some of the concerns raised are at bbc.co.uk/ actionline.


If you have any concerns about medication you're taking, speak with your medical professional.


Presenter: Noel Titheradge


Producer: Lucy Burns


Editor: Matt Willis


A BBC News Long Form Audio production