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Compulsive buying: a review

D W Black1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City 52242-1000, USA.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Compulsive buying disorder, a condition with a long history, is widespread and exhibits characteristics of a psychiatric disorder. Research is exploring its epidemiology, causes, symptoms, and potential treatments, including preliminary data on fluvoxamine.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Consumer Behavior Research

Background:

  • Compulsive buying disorder (CBD) has a documented history dating back nearly a century.
  • Historically, CBD has been of interest to psychoanalysts and popular media.
  • Recent research highlights CBD's prevalence and its classification as a psychiatric disorder.

Observation:

  • The author provides a comprehensive review of CBD.
  • Key aspects covered include the disorder's history, definition, epidemiology, and family history.
  • Etiology, clinical symptoms, and treatment options for CBD are also discussed.

Findings:

  • Consumer behavior research indicates CBD is widespread.
  • Psychiatric research supports CBD's classification as a distinct psychiatric disorder.
  • Preliminary data from an open-label study involving fluvoxamine is presented.

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Implications:

  • Understanding the history and characteristics of CBD is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Further research into the etiology and effective treatments for CBD is warranted.
  • The presented preliminary data suggests potential therapeutic avenues for compulsive buying disorder.