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Essex Woman Wins £170K for Candy Crush Addiction

2/25/2025

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An Essex woman was awarded £170,000 by the NHS after her Candy Crush addiction spiraled out of control due to dopamine agonist medication for restless leg syndrome. Her GP neglected to inform her of the potential side effects. This incident echoes a previous case where a man received £100,000 for a gambling addiction linked to the same medication.

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Story summary

An Essex woman was awarded £170,000 by the NHS after her Candy Crush addiction spiraled out of control due to dopamine agonist medication for restless leg syndrome. Her GP neglected to inform her of the potential side effects. This incident echoes a previous case where a man received £100,000 for a gambling addiction linked to the same medication.