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| Web Pages |
| Comparison Between Kleptomania and Addictive-Compulsive Stealing |
| Shopliftersanonymous.com offers a tabulated look at these two ailments. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Prozac Used To Treat Kleptomania |
| Article looking at treatment with a combination of Prozac or similar drugs and psychotherapy. |
| Health Information Library - Kleptomania |
| An overview to correct misconceptions about this disorder. |
| CASA - Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous |
| Weekly self-help group founded by a recovering shoplifter. |
| Ask the Expert - Causes of Kleptomania |
| Causes and epidemiology question answered. |
| Shoplifters Anonymous |
| New-York based 12-step recovery program for shoplifters, kleptomaniacs, stealers and thieves. |