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shopping addiction  

Definition

  • For some people, shopping is a necessary evil, to be done only when cupboards are bare and clothes have holes. Others find shopping for a "bargain" to be a fun and energizing activity that brings a sense of accomplishment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Shopping Addiction]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-MR0B4LKZ-G

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