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 don't understand what she's about.


Freddie's reached snapping point. And, one day, he notifications his father's medication leaflet on the kitchen 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 potential side effects including impulse control conditions like hypersexuality, or compulsive shopping or gambling.


Warnings have been contributed to client information brochures - but much of individuals who've contacted BBC investigations reporter Noel Titheradge about their experiences state the dangers weren't made clear.


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