Kleptomania
An impulse control disorder that results in an irresistible urge to steal.
The cause of kleptomania remains unknown but risk factors include a family history of kleptomania or other impulse control disorders. It occurs more often in women.
Kleptomania is a serious disorder that causes an irresistible urge to steal items that aren’t needed and are usually of little value. Consequences can include job loss, financial penalties, and trouble with the law.
No cure exists. But treatment with talk therapy and medication, such as antidepressants, may help end the cycle of compulsive stealing.
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Wiki Number: W110
Diagnosis: Kleptomania
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Symptoms: Urge to steal items for other than personal use or financial gain; an impulse control disorder
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Causes: increased dopamine and serotonin flows may result; maybe like an obsessive-compulsive disorder
Medications: SSRIs, mood stabilizers, opioid receptor antagonists, and antidepressants; naltrexone
Therapies: CBT
Youtube Video: Shoplifiting Addiction/Kleptomaniacs
and Shoplifters Anonymous
Amazon or Library Book: Why Usually Honest People Steal
Click the book to link or buy from Amazon.
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- Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis of Psychological and Pharmacological Treatment for Intermittent Explosive Disorder: Insights From Both Case Studies and Randomized Controlled Trialsby Fangqing Liu on January 17, 2025
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is characterized by sudden, disproportionate outbursts of anger that can severely impact individuals' quality of life, causing difficulties in maintaining relationships, issues at work or school and potential legal troubles. This study aimed to systematically review and meta-analyse the effectiveness of psychological and pharmacological treatments for IED, drawing insights from both case studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). A total of 12 RCTs and...
- Impulse control disorders in Parkinson's disease: What's new?by Ana Marques on January 15, 2025
Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs) are increasingly recognized as a significant non-motor complication in Parkinson's disease (PD), impacting patients and their caregivers. ICDs in PD are primarily associated with dopaminergic treatments, particularly dopamine agonists, though not all patients develop these disorders, indicating a role for genetic and other clinical factors. Studies over the past few years suggest that the mesocorticolimbic reward system, a core neural substrate for impulsivity,...
- Impulse control and correlation to dopamine agonist serum concentrations in people with Parkinson's diseaseby Sara C Staubo on January 15, 2025
CONCLUSIONS: Our main finding is that impaired impulse control is correlated to both total drug exposure (AUC) and dopamine agonist dose for ropinirole, but not for pramipexole. These observations indicate that different strategies may be useful for treating PD patients with impaired impulse control: ropinirole dose reduction could be beneficial, whereas pramipexole treatment may have to be stopped.
- Therapist-Guided Internet-Delivered Acceptance-Enhanced Behavior Therapy for Skin-Picking Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trialby Mia Asplund on January 15, 2025
Despite its high prevalence, individuals suffering from skin-picking disorder (SPD) face limited access to treatment due to several factors, including geographical and economic barriers, as well as a shortage of properly trained therapists. Offering Internet-delivered therapy could be a solution to these barriers. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of therapist-guided Internet-delivered acceptance-enhanced behavior therapy (iBT) for SPD compared to a wait-list control condition....