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Radio 4,10 Nov 2021,35 mins

SeriesSeries 1

6. (Very) bad habits

The Flipside with Paris Lees

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When do our bad habits become a problem? Paris speaks to an ex-drug and alcohol addict and a gaming addict both of whom slipped into unhealthy patterns of behaviour. One found professional help and a new focus, the other learnt his limits. Doctor Henrietta Bowden-Jones shares her research into behavioural addictions such as gambling and gaming. The Flipside is hosted by Paris Lees, and written by Hannah Varrall and Paris Lees. The Assistant Producer is Lucy Evans, The Production Manager is Emily Jarvis. Audio engineering is by Chris Carter and Nick Webb and it is mixed by Mau Loseto It’s produced by Hannah Varrall and the Executive Producer is Rubina Pabani It’s made by ITN Productions for BBC Radio 4

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