The classification of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) has been somewhat of a conundrum since trichotillomania was first introduced into the psychiatry nomenclature. What exactly are BFRBs ...

Impulsive and compulsive behaviors have become increasingly associated with Parkinson disease (PD) and treatment. Recently, the International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Society commissioned a ...

We are all familiar with the stereotype of the compulsive trader. Traders who are compulsively looking for trading thrills, while telling themselves they are doing it to make a profit. The rush of ...

Over time, half of the people taking certain drugs for Parkinson's disease may develop impulse control disorders such as compulsive gambling, shopping or eating, according to a study published in the ...

Large numbers of Americans have such difficulty controlling their sexual feelings, urges and behaviors that it causes them significant levels of distress, according to a study published in JAMA ...

With Christmas less than a week away, the holiday shopping season is nearing its peak. But December is also the high season for compulsive shopping, according to experts who specialize in addiction.

Too often, people say they “let their intrusive thoughts win” after spontaneously dyeing their hair or making a late-night purchase. There's a difference between impulsive vs. intrusive thoughts, ...

This guest post was written by Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D. The classification of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) has been somewhat of a conundrum since trichotillomania was first introduced ...