compulsive

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The undercurrent in “Junglekeeper” and Mr. Rosolie’s previous book, “Mother of God”—a thrilling preamble—is his compulsive quest for places ever more remote, wild, pristine.

From The Wall Street Journal

But for some they can become overwhelming obsessions which lead to compulsive behaviours.

From BBC

Individuals with compulsive personalities are at higher risk for mental illness, and they may also be more likely to become addicted to social media.

From The Wall Street Journal

It would also look at whether more robust age checks could be implemented by social media firms, which could be forced to remove or limit features "which drive compulsive use of social media".

From BBC

For people with compulsive disorders, addictions, or anxiety, these learned associations can become overly powerful.

From Science Daily