Williams, Julie, 1954-

Pyromania, kleptomania, and other impulse-control disorders / Julie Williams. - Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow, c2002. - 128 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Diseases and people .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-126) and index.

What are impulse control disorders? -- History and legal consequences of impulse control disorders -- Causes and treatment of impulse control disorders -- Pyromania -- Kleptomania -- Pathological gambling --Intermittent explosive disorder.

Describes the characteristics of impulsive control disorders, their possible genetic, developmental, and chemical causes, related disorders, and treatments.

ISBN: 0766018997

LCCN: 2001005945

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Impulse control disorders.

LC Class. No.: RC569.5.I46 / W54 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 616.85/84