Unmasking the Unseen Enemy: Aripiprazole and Gambling Addiction

A Personal Journey Through an Unseen Side-Effect of a Trusted Medication

Dear Subscribers,

In the journey of sharing my experiences, insights, and struggles, I've embarked on a new chapter that I believe is crucial to discuss. This chapter is centred around the connection between Aripiprazole, a common antipsychotic drug, and compulsive gambling. This is an issue that remains largely under the radar, but its impact can be devastating for those affected, as I know all too well.

I've launched a detailed Twitter thread on this topic, which I invite you all to read:

https://twitter.com/JosephHarvey01/status/1660983137491628038

The thread captures my personal journey, from being an excellent steward of my finances to the rapid descent into compulsive gambling, all while under the influence of Aripiprazole. It was a descent that cost me thousands of pounds, my business, and strained relationships, including my marriage.

What makes this situation unique, and particularly insidious, is the fact that the compulsive behaviour was not a result of a naturally occurring add…