Kleptomania

Kleptomania Links

• Ask the Expert - Causes of Kleptomania Causes and epidemiology question answered.
  
• Kleptomania - Definition A definition written by Allen Frances, M.D., Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Duke Univ. Medical School.
  
• 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.
  
• Kleptomania Origin, symptoms and treatment with links to other impulse-control disorders.
  
• HealthinMind - Kleptomania Brief explanation of the disorder and its connection to the antisocial personality disorder and to manic episodes.
  
• Health Information Library - Kleptomania An overview to correct misconceptions about this disorder.
  
• 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.
  
• Comparison Between Kleptomania and Addictive-Compulsive Stealing Shopliftersanonymous.com offers a tabulated look at these two ailments.
  
• U Scientists Study Alcoholism Drug's Effects on Kleptomania Article describing a new drug meant to stop alcoholics from drinking has a positive effect on kleptomaniacs.
  
• Prozac Used To Treat Kleptomania Article looking at treatment with a combination of Prozac or similar drugs and psychotherapy.
  
• 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.
  
• McLeod Health: Kleptomania An overview of the condition and its epidemiology.