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A sharp rise in instances of behavioural addiction

A sharp rise in instances of behavioural addiction

Update: 2025-11-11
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There’s been a sharp rise in addictive behaviors like gambling, gaming, endless scrolling, and overspending. That’s the warning today from the St John of God Research Foundation’s annual conference. 

All to discuss with Professor Colin O' Gara, Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCD. 

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A sharp rise in instances of behavioural addiction

A sharp rise in instances of behavioural addiction