For many people shopping is considered to be one of the favorite activities. For most of them it is just buying some new clothes or presents for close people. But there is another way for whom shopping is much more than just enjoyable activity, it is a real addiction that in many cases leads to a financial disaster, as well as it brings troubles to person's life and family. So why can shopping be so addictive? What are the possible signs to be aware of? And how is it possible to stop the need of spending? "Some of the new evidence suggests that some people, maybe 10%-15%, may have a genetic preference to an addictive behavior, coupled with an environment in which the particular behavior is caused, but no one really knows why." However, it is much better understood as to why "shopaholics" continue with their unhealthy and destructive behaviors. Individuals get pleasure from their addiction the same way as if they were under drugs. And when is it really possible to determine whether simple shopping has crossed the border and has already turned into addiction? Shopaholics go out and buy things much more often than other people do. They often buy things they do not need. Many shopping addicts go on shopping binges  all year long and may be forced to buy certain items, such as shoes, clothing or kitchen items. Some just will buy anything. Many times they will spend over their budget limits and get into deep financial trouble, spending well above their income. While someone else will think many times if they can afford this or that thing, shop addicts will not recognize the boundaries of a budget. It can be inferred from the passage that  _  .
shopping addiction can't cause serious problems shopping addicts only want enjoyable activities through buying it's not a good idea to let a shopping addict pay by credit cards shopping addiction can spread among different people