Behavioral Addictions

noun a person's compulsive need to shop and purchase items excessively, often leading to financial problems

• Shopping addiction is a serious mental health disorder that can lead to financial problems.
• I think my friend has a shopping addiction because she can't stop buying things.
• She's totally addicted to shopping, it's like her drug.
• His shopping addiction is like a black hole that sucks up all his money.

noun a mental health condition recognized by the World Health Organization characterized by excessive and compulsive playing of video games

• The World Health Organization recognizes gaming disorder as a mental health condition.
• My brother spends so much time on video games, I think he might have gaming disorder.
• Some people joke about having a 'gaming addiction', but gaming disorder is a serious issue.
• For some, gaming disorder can be like being trapped in a virtual world with no way out.