This document defines and discusses different types of shopaholics. It identifies compulsive shoppers who spend beyond their budgets and buy more than needed while keeping purchases secret. It describes "bulimic shopaholics" who return items due to guilt and "trophy shopaholics" who seek perfect luxury items. An "inter-reliant shopaholic" seeks approval through buying for others. Causes of shopaholism include marketing, easy credit, low self-esteem and childhood deprivations. Risks are ruined relationships and long-term debt. Treatments include counseling, family support, avoiding credit and finding alternative activities.