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Naltrexone, an anti-addiction drug , has been found to decrease kleptomaniacs' need to steal.

A drug commonly used to treat alcohol and drug addiction appears to also curb compulsive behaviors of kleptomaniacs, U.S. researchers said.

A drug commonly used to treat alcohol and drug addiction may help curb the urge to steal among prolific shoplifters, scientists have said.

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 03 Apr 2009 - 1:00 PDT It appears that a drug commonly used to treat alcohol and drug addiction has a similar effect on the compulsive behavior of kleptomaniacs - it curbs their urge to steal, according to new ...

Kleptomania is a type of impulse control disorder characterized by persistent and recurrent patterns of stealing, where afflicted individuals often experience an irresistible urge to steal items they often don't even need.

A drug commonly used to treat alcohol and drug addiction may help curb the urge to steal among kleptomaniacs, U.S. researchers reported Tuesday.

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