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Kleptomania (Greek: κλεπτειν (to steal) + -mania) is an inability to resist impulses of stealing. A person with this disorder is compelled to steal things, generally things of little or no value, such as pens, paper clips, or miniature toy cars (dinky cars). They are often unaware of performing the theft until some time later.
Kleptomania is distinguished from shoplifting or ordinary theft, as shoplifters and thieves generally steal for monetary value, or associated gains and usually display intent or premeditation, while people with kleptomania aren't necessarily contemplating the value of the items they steal or even the theft until they are compulsed.
Although a kleptomaniac may steal uncontrollably without realization, judicial courts in the United Kingdom and United States generally do not accept kleptomania as an affirmative defense.
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gw baru tau kalo kleptomania itu bisa disembuhin
steven_duck (Steven Johanes) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:05:46 -0000
gw baru tau kalo kleptomania itu bisa disembuhin
Law School App. Tip- Be careful when explaining decision to go, i.e. "because I'm hoping law school will distract me from my kleptomania."
steven_sedberry (Steven Sedberry) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:57:03 -0000
Law School App. Tip- Be careful when explaining decision to go, i.e. "because I'm hoping law school will distract me from my kleptomania."
@ryan_wood I like to think of it as opportunism rather than kleptomania
seanarmstrong (Sean Armstrong) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:45:12 -0000
@ryan_wood I like to think of it as opportunism rather than kleptomania
RT @rosewing: Got kleptomania? Be sure to take something for it
songsbuff4 (Rekha Seshadri) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:17:43 -0000
RT @rosewing: Got kleptomania? Be sure to take something for it
Got kleptomania? Be sure to take something for it
rosewing (phil beale) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:16:29 -0000
Got kleptomania? Be sure to take something for it
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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.
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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.
Meta Description: [ and irresistible urge to nick things can be curbed by 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.
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.
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