Well, addictions affect brain chemistry, the "happy" neurotransmitters. Yes, I know many people who would get "high" on shopping - the same as a gambling addiction. Both of them involve spending money, and have the risk of losing a lot - your money, for one.

So if you think you have an addiction, and it's not exactly possible to NOT shop since we need to buy food and clothing - what can you do to manage the risk, to prevent yourself from going broke and from becoming impossibly addicted?