BackPublished on June 13, 2017
Kleptomania
An impulse control disorder that results in an irresistible urge to steal.
Overview
Kleptomania is a serious disorder that causes an irresistible urge to steal items that aren't needed and are usually of little value.
Symptoms
Consequences can include job loss, financial penalties, and trouble with the law.
Treatments
No cure exists. But treatment with talk therapy and medication, such as antidepressants, may help end the cycle of compulsive stealing.