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Impulse Control Disorders

Treatment of Impulse Control Disorders

 

 

  1. Gambling: Treat much as an addiction.
  2. Consider only what they do, not what they say.
  3. Duration of gambling free time is time is primary criteria.
  4. Reduce debts
  5. Develop other interest. (Most important).

 

  1. Kleptomania: No known special treatment.
  2. Treat other disorders associated with it.
  3. Treat as addiction.

 

  1. Pyromania: No known special treatment.
  2. Behavior therapy with substitute healthy gratifications.
  3. Improve social skills
  4. Control drinking or other addictions.

 

  • Intermittent Explosive Disorder:
  1. No effective treatment.
  2. Medication may help.
  3. Group therapy, not individual therapy.

 

  • Tricholillomania: (Pulling out your hair).
  1. Treat as compulsion.

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