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  • Compulsive buying (CB) is prevalent and increasing but often overlooked in clinical practice.
  • Greater understanding and recognition of CB are needed.
  • This article reviews current knowledge and discusses classification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize existing knowledge on compulsive buying.
  • To provide insights into the classification of compulsive buying.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review from 1994-2013.
  • Databases searched: Pubmed/Medline, PsychINFO, Google Scholar.
  • Keywords used: 'compulsive buying', 'impulsive buying', 'addictive buying'.

Main Results:

  • CB involves uncontrollable urges to buy, leading to significant psychological, social, and financial problems.
  • High rates of psychiatric comorbidity (anxiety, depression, eating disorders) are observed in individuals with CB.
  • Prevalence is estimated at 6-7%, with higher rates in younger populations and a noted increase over the past 20 years.

Conclusions:

  • Recognition of CB as a mental disorder is crucial due to its prevalence and impact.
  • Further research is needed on neurobiological and etiological factors, considering individual heterogeneity.
  • Development of targeted treatments and prevention strategies is essential.