Gambling addiction due to pills. British woman wins 206,000 euros from health service
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
A UK resident received 206,000 euros in compensation after becoming addicted to mobile games due to medical treatment.
The woman suffered from restless legs syndrome — a neurological disorder that causes an uncontrollable urge to move her legs. Doctors prescribed her the drug Pramipexole, but failed to warn her about the side effects. In 17% of patients, it causes impulse control disorders, which led to a gaming addiction.
The British woman began spending money on Candy Crush and virtual slots, purchasing in-game items with real money. Soon she lost a large sum. It later emerged that the doctor had not only failed to warn about the risks, but had also prescribed double the dose of the medication.
The court ruled this was medical negligence, and the UK National Health Service (NHS) will pay the woman compensation.
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Cover author: Daily Mail. Cover source: Daily Mail
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