Pyromania, Kleptomania, and Other Impulse-Control Disorders |
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| Author:
| Williams, Julie |
| Series title: | Diseases and People Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-1899-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2002 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95USD $28.27 |
Book Description:
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Author Julie Williams describes the characteristics of impulsive control disorders, from their early diagnoses and methods of treatment to today's available medications. She explores their possible genetic, developmental, and chemical causes, and explains their relationships to other mental disorders. Real-life examples and a question-and-answer section make this book a valuable resource for understanding the causes and treatments of these life-altering disorders.
Author Julie Williams describes the characteristics of impulsive control disorders, from their early diagnoses and methods of treatment to today's available medications. She explores their possible genetic, developmental, and chemical causes, and explains their relationships to other mental disorders. Real-life examples and a question-and-answer section make this book a valuable resource for understanding the causes and treatments of these life-altering disorders.