COMPULSIVE

[adjective]a compulsive liar/thief/eaterHis compulsive gambling is a serious problem.She is suffering from a compulsive eating disorder.Compulsive can also be used to refer to a film, play, sporting event, book, etc. that is so interesting or exciting that you do not want to stop watching or reading it.His performance in the play was utterly compulsive.I always find programmes about hospitals compulsive viewing.Her latest book is compulsive reading/a compulsive read.