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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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Comparison Between Kleptomania and Addictive-Compulsive Stealing

Shopliftersanonymous.com offers a tabulated look at these two ailments.
http://www.shopliftersanonymous.com/Comparison.htm

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.
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/klepto.htm

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.
http://www.mndaily.com/daily/2001/01/23/news/new4/

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.
http://www.thefttalk.com/kleptomania.htm

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.
http://www.whyhonestpeoplesteal.com

Kleptomania

Origin, symptoms and treatment with links to other impulse-control disorders.
http://library.thinkquest.org/26618/en-med-8.2.htm

HealthinMind - Kleptomania

Brief explanation of the disorder and its connection to the antisocial personality disorder and to manic episodes.
http://healthinmind.com/english/klepto.htm

Prozac Used To Treat Kleptomania

Article looking at treatment with a combination of Prozac or similar drugs and psychotherapy.
http://www.personalmd.com/news/a1999022214.shtml

Health Information Library - Kleptomania

An overview to correct misconceptions about this disorder.
http://www.covenanthealth.com/Features/Health/Mental/MENT3151.cfm

CASA - Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous

Weekly self-help group founded by a recovering shoplifter.
http://www.shopliftersanonymous.com

Ask the Expert - Causes of Kleptomania

Causes and epidemiology question answered.
http://www.mhsource.com/expert/exp1120197d.html
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