Turns out certain personality traits make you more likely to be a shopping addict, too. Do you have them? (Photo: Getty Images) Shopping addiction is a real problem, scientists say — and they’ve come ...

(MoneyWatch) Alcohol, crack and heroin are known to be highly addictive, but can something as innocuous as shopping be addictive? Having worked with more than one so-called "shopaholic" in my Orange ...

In videos that have been viewed millions of times, Lana opens up about when she realized she had a problem, how she handles shopping now when she needs to buy something, and what she's doing with the ...

In a candid revelation, British pop sensation Lily Allen has opened up about her struggle with shopping addiction, sparking important conversations about mental health and consumerism. This article ...

Some 2 to 5 percent of Americans struggle with shopping addiction, a dark illness that can destroy families as it wreaks havoc on bank accounts. People who compulsively shop—dubbed "shopaholics"—often ...

We’ve all gotten carried away adding too much stuff to our online shopping basket once in a while, or have chucked a few extra items in the trolley, telling ourselves we deserve a treat. But shopping, ...

‘Tis the season of malls, sales and hunting for deals: a shopper’s dream. But when does shopping become a problem? A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist explains the habits of shopping addiction ...

When you think 'shopaholic', you might picture a fluffy Hollywood film, or a co-worker whose desk is always surrounded by Amazon boxes and ASOS parcels. But for those who suffer from a shopping ...

Shopping can be pleasurable for many people, offering a temporary boost in mood and a sense of fulfillment. However, for some individuals, shopping can turn into an addiction, leading to significant ...

Addicted to shopping? A group of researchers has developed a new and unique method to measure shopping addiction: The Bergen Shopping Addiction Scale. Addicted to shopping? A group of researchers at ...

A day of retail therapy can be just the ticket for some people to help them feel better about themselves. But what happens when you can't stop shopping? Surrounded by racks of shirts, dresses and ...