Kleptomania Causes, Symptoms and its Treatment & Prevention.
Health Information Library - Kleptomania -
An overview to correct misconceptions about this disorder.
http://www.covenanthealth.com/Features/Health/Mental/MENT3151.cfm
HealthinMind -
Kleptomania -
Brief explanation of the disorder and its connection to the antisocial
personality disorder and to manic episodes.
http://healthinmind.com/english/klepto.htm
Kleptomania
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Origin, symptoms and treatment with links to other impulse-control disorders.
http://library.thinkquest.org/26618/en-med-8.2.htm
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.
http://www.thefttalk.com/kleptomania.htm
Prozac Used To
Treat Kleptomania -
Article looking at treatment with a combination of Prozac or similar drugs and
psychotherapy.
http://www.personalmd.com/news/a1999022214.shtml
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.
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/klepto.htm
Why Usually Honest People Steal
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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.
http://www.whyhonestpeoplesteal.com
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. (January 23, 2001)
http://www.mndaily.com/daily/2001/01/23/news/new4/
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