Causes and epidemiology question answered.

Weekly self-help group founded by a recovering shoplifter.

Shopliftersanonymous.com offers a tabulated look at these two ailments.

An overview to correct misconceptions about this disorder.

Brief explanation of the disorder and its connection to the antisocial personality disorder and to manic episodes.

Origin, symptoms and treatment with links to other impulse-control disorders.

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.

Article looking at treatment with a combination of Prozac or similar drugs and psychotherapy.

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.

Article describing a new drug meant to stop alcoholics from drinking has a positive effect on kleptomaniacs.

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.