Pyromania, kleptomania, and other impulse-control disorders /

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by Williams, Julie,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Diseases and people Published by : Enslow, (Berkeley Heights, NJ :) Physical details: 128 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Impulse control disorders. Year : 2002 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Charlottetown Rural High School 616.85 WIL Available

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.