BBC Podcast Impulsive

Released in February 2026, Impulsive hears stories from those affected by impulse control disorders as side-effects of dopamine-agonist medication - including sex, gambling and shopping addictions.

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Episode links below take you directly to each episode

Trailer

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Episode 1 - Warning Signs

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Episode 2 - Wonder Drugs

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Episode 3 - Dopamine Hits

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Episode 4 - Big Pharma, Big Secret

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Episode 5 - Restless

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Episode 6 - Chasing Losses

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Episode 7 - Missed Connections

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Episode 8 - Collateral

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Episode 9 - Blame Game

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Episode 10 - Reflections

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Reviews:

The Observer

Graphic of a white medicine blister pack with pills, featuring the words 'IMPULSIVE' and 'SHADOW' in stylized text.