Sites dealing with the mental health issue of impulsive and irresistible acts of stealing and shoplifting, despite awareness of potentially self-harmful consequences.
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- 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.
- Theft Talk DSM IV definition and copy of a letter sent to a television show regarding a news story on kleptomania.
- 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.
- Drug Against Alcohol Addiction Cures Kleptomaniacs Article describing a drug meant to stop alcoholics from drinking has a positive effect on kleptomaniacs.