Kleptomania

Ask the Expert - Causes of Kleptomania - - Causes and epidemiology question answered.

CASA - Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous - - Weekly self-help group founded by a recovering shoplifter.

Comparison Between Kleptomania and Addictive-Compulsive Stealing - - Shopliftersanonymous.com offers a tabulated look at these two ailments.

Health Information Library - Kleptomania - - An overview to correct misconceptions about this disorder.

HealthinMind - Kleptomania - - Brief explanation of the disorder and its connection to the antisocial personality disorder and to manic episodes.

Kleptomania - - Origin, symptoms and treatment with links to other impulse-control disorders.

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.

Prozac Used To Treat Kleptomania - - Article looking at treatment with a combination of Prozac or similar drugs and psychotherapy.

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.

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.

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)