Directory of Kleptomania Resources

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

Resources in This Category

• Drug Against Alcohol Addiction Cures Kleptomaniacs

  http://www.infoniac.com/health-fitness/drug-against-alcohol-addiction-cures-kleptomaniacs.html
  Article describing a drug meant to stop alcoholics from drinking has a positive effect on kleptomaniacs.

• The Treatment of Kleptomania with Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

  http://www.biopsychiatry.com/klepto.htm
  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.

• Theft Talk

  http://www.thefttalk.com/kleptomania.htm
  DSM IV definition and copy of a letter sent to a television show regarding a news story on kleptomania.

• Why Usually Honest People Steal

  http://www.whyhonestpeoplesteal.com/
  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.

 

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