Kleptomania Impulse Control Disorders

Sites dealing with the mental health issue of impulsive and irresistible acts of stealing and shoplifting, despite awareness of potentially self-harmful consequences.

• The Treatment of Kleptomania with Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors - An abstract of a study conducted on five patients to show the use of SSRI's can curb this disorder. Includes links to abstracts about SSRIs.
  
• HealthinMind - Kleptomania - Brief explanation of the disorder and its connection to the antisocial personality disorder and to manic episodes.
  
• Prozac Used To Treat Kleptomania - Article looking at treatment with a combination of Prozac or similar drugs and psychotherapy.
  
• Kleptomania, Shoplifting and Compulsive Stealing - DSM IV definition, resources, articles and news as well counseling for people who steal or are caught shoplifting, Theft Counselor Certification training and shoplifting seminars.
  
• Why Usually Honest People Steal - Dr. Will Cupchik provides details on various kinds of theft, including kleptomania and compulsive shoplifting. Including 4 free chapters of his book, FAQs, tests and questionnaires and other resources.
  
• Kleptomania - Origin, symptoms and treatment with links to other impulse-control disorders.
  
• Health Information Library - Kleptomania - An overview to correct misconceptions about this disorder.
  
• CASA - Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous - Weekly self-help group founded by a recovering shoplifter.
  
  

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