Part of Wikipedia's definition of 'retail therapy' (which is "shopping with the primary purpose of improving the buyer's mood or disposition") includes the distinction betwen 'retail addiction' and 'retail therapy'.
"Retail addiction or shopping addiction should be considered a separate and serious problem. The term 'therapy' by definition implies a treatment for a problem (here, depression or stress), not a problem itself. Retail therapy may be the wrong treatment in many cases, but it is not, by definition, dangerous or problematic."
Who knew that Wikipedia had to provide disclaimers?
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