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The first comprehensive and clinically oriented guide to "the new addictions."

Impulse control disorders such as gambling and risky sexual behavior are increasingly recognized as treatable forms of addictions. This is the first comprehensive book on the topic for clinicians, providing clear clinical guidance on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. ... Read more

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Visibility of impulse-control disorders (ICDs) has never been greater than it is today, both in the field of psychiatry and in popular culture. Changes in both society and technology have contributed to the importance of conceptualizing, assessing, and treating impulse-control disorders (ICDs). The ground-breaking Clinical Manual of Impulse-Control Disorders focuses on all of the different ICDs as a group.Beginning with the conceptualization and classification of ICDs, including the phenomenology, assessment, and classification of impulsivity as a core symptom domain that cuts across and drives the expression of these disorders, 25 recognized experts provide cutting-edge, concise, and practical information about intermittent explosive disorder, childhood conduct disorder and the antisocial spectrum, self-injurious behavior, sexual compulsions, binge eating, trichotillomania, kleptomania, compulsive shopping, pyromania, pathological gambling, and problematic Internet use.The remarkable Clinical Manual of Impulse-Control Disorders sheds light on the complex world of ICDs. As such, it will be welcomed not only by researchers and clinicians but also by individuals and family members coping with these disorders. ... Read more

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders is a comprehensive two-volume set providing detailed information on mental disorders and conditions, in an easy-to-use format. It includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.

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This article covers Impulse control disorders: A psychological disorder characterized by the repeated inability to refrain from performing a particular action that is harmful either to oneself or others.

The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Psychology. This single-volume, accessible resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information. More than 650 articles -- 65% of those are entirely new or updated since the last edition. Each article ranges from 25 to 1,500 words, covering the topics researchers want to know about, including:
Abnormal psychology
Bipolar disorder
Dyslexia
Sigmund Freud
Insomnia
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Unconscious motivation
And hundreds more

In addition to more that 175 photographs, charts and graphs, students will also find a new glossary of over 350 terms, an updated organizations list and an updated and expanded index.

Published/Released: October 2000 ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism that produces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibility to the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used to diagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested and when; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care or management of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physical therapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

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Avoiding hard-to-understand medical jargon, the four-volume Gale Encyclopedia of Childrens Health uses language that parents can understand, while still providing enough depth to benefit today's health science students. The set provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical and cognitive/behavioral development.

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This digital document is an article from Behavioral Health Management, published by Medquest Communications, LLC on January 1, 1994. The length of the article is 2067 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Serotonin and impulse dyscontrol: brain chemistry involved in impulse and addictive behavior.
Author: Mim J. Landry
Publication: Behavioral Health Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 1994
Publisher: Medquest Communications, LLC
Volume: v14Issue: n1Page: p35(3)

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Help is here! Become a Master of Self-Control with The Kids of Camp MakeBelieve tm by Pamela Goldberg relates three different stories about true-to-life characters growing up in today's rapidly changing society.

Each story ends with several innovative workbook activities. Through art, clay sculpting, card games, acting, storytelling, meditation and fantasy, they are designed to help children learn how to manage their behavior and express their emotions appropriately.

The "Parent's Corner" gives parents many creative tips, suggestions and strategies that are used in child therapy sessions to help them reinforce the skills their children have learned in the workbooks, as well as examines their own feelings about their parenting practices. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

single mom finally gets help!
I am a single mom with 2 very active boys (ages 9 & 11).I was divorced 3 years ago.My kids learned so much from this book.It was a lifesaver!They realized that they need to get in control and to say what they are feeling.My ex and I also learned not to let our kids maniupulate us anymore!I wish we lived near the author so we could send our kids to camp make believe.

Help for my children has arrived!
This is great that somebody finally wrote a kids self-help book that kids and parents can understand.My children and 6 and 8 and man have they learned from these stories.They love all the activities and we talk for hours using the discussion questions.I totally think this is a really good resource for parents.

Become a Master of Self-Control
I first bought this book for my 9 year old son because he was having problems in school.I then realized this is a great book with really easy to use workbook pages for my 6 year old.We love playing the "Crazy Action Animals" role playing game.My 6 year old laughs herself silly when we play the scared mouse or ashamed puppy. Both kids are learning to express their feelings better.I am happy to recommend this book to other parents.

Become a Master of Self-Control
I first bought this book for my 9 year old son because he was having problems in school.I then realized this is a great book with really easy to use workbook pages for my 6 year old.We love playing the "Crazy Action Animals" role playing game.My 6 year old laughs herself silly when we play the scared mouse or ashamed puppy. Both kids are learning to express their feelings better.I am happy to recommend this book to other parents.

This book really helped me
I just turned eleven and my mommy and daddy just told me that they were going to get seperated. Mommy bought me this book and really helped me.I went through all of the exercises and after a month I feel so much better.I want to meet her and give her a big hug. ... Read more

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This is the first self-help book to introduce Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy to addicts. Long successful in the treatment of a range of psychological disorders, this controversial technique has recently been found to have long-term effectiveness for alcoholics and chronic drug users. ERP teaches addicts to confront their temptations in order to immunize themselves against powerful behavioral triggers. ... Read more

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Book Review
This book was intense.I heard about it from a friend so I bought it.The idea was rightv on, the exercises so real, but the pictues and session, WOW!!!.It seems very intense but after reading more and doing more, I realized just how real ERP is.I like the idea of choices along with the concept of not being dictated by the addiction, but moreso giving the person power over their addiction.Nice concept.Thanks again for the ideas and help.I highly reccommend this book to anyone with a addiction.

Kill the Craving
This book was great.The concept is so realistic and simple but the actual sessions seem unbelievable.I would love to experience them myself.If you have any trainings. let me know, I want to tell my therapist about ERP.

Thanks,

Review for Kill the Craving
I had to write and tell you that I bought the book and found it very provactive.As a substance abuse counselor, the book was right on the money.It talks about the reality of the addiction and makes clients look at how their drug use encircles all aspects of their lives.Nice job!I reccommend this book to anyone working in the field who has an open mind to change....

Thanks You;
TM

review of Kill the Craving
I saw your book in the bookstore a few days ago.I did not buy it right away because after reading it in the store I thought it was not for me due to my recent arrival back into AA. Your approach is radicle but after a few days I thought about it and decided to buy this book. I have been battling this disease for years now and I decided I had to give it another chance.I will apply all the tools I could find because after many attempts to stay clean, I kept returning back to the bottle.I am optimistic about this attempt to stay clean because I do like the realtity of this concept.Even though it is not oriented on a twelve-step approach it does allow the freedom for me to incoropate my current tools and enhance them with the exercises and more importantly ERP.

Thank you and keep the information coming.

review of Kill the Craving
I saw your book in the bookstore a few days ago. I did not buy it right away because after reading it in the store I thought it was not for me due to my recent arrival back into AA. Your approach is radicle but after a few days I thought about it and decided to buy this book. I have been battling this disease for years now and I decided I had to give it another chance. I will apply all the tools I could find because after many attempts to stay clean, I kept returning back to the bottle. I am optimistic about this attempt to stay clean because I do like the realtity of this concept. Even though it is not oriented on a twelve-step approach it does allow the freedom for me to incoropate my current tools and enhance them with the exercises and more importantly ERP.

Thank you and keep the information coming. ... Read more

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The nation's leading impulse-control specialists offer new hope for people whose impulsive behaviors create life problems

Millions of Americans have a secret problem. Daily they wrestle with irresistible urges­­ to shop, steal, gamble, and more­­t hat wreak havoc on their lives, families, and careers. In Stop Me Because I Can't Stop Myself, Drs. Jon Grant and S. W. Kim, the nation's leading specialists on impulse control disorders, offer the latest research and practical help for those who engage in all types of impulse-related behaviors.

Highlights include:

• Clues for identifying impulse control behavior
• An explanation of the various types of disorders
• Information on the latest treatments
• Biological and emotional causes
• Mood disorders and their effects on families
• Where to get help

This enlightening book is the first on this topic. No longer will impulse-control sufferers feel alone, as this volume offers them and their families the long-awaited help they need. ... Read more

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A Must Read for Those Seeking Help for a Compulsive Disorder
An excellent examination of a poorly understood disorder.Few of us are able to distinguish between compulsive behavior and criminal acts.However, Dr.s Grant and Kim clearly show that people who suffer from compulsive urges are struggling with behavior they cannot control.This book is a comprehensive review of every aspect of the compulsive behaviors associated with uncontrollable urges to gamble, shop, steal, and have sex.Both those suffering from uncontrollable urges and their family and friends will benefit from the authors explanations of how to identify a compulsive disorder, possible causes and treatments, and resources for finding help.This was the first book I've found that focuses on the patient's own stories.Throughout the book I was struck by the authors' deep compassion for their patients and join their call to all doctors to familiarize themselves with the characteristics and current treatments for compulsive disorders.Just as many people have benefitted from the treatments described in this book, I am hopeful that a friend of mine will also regain health and happiness by reading this book.It may even save her life.This study also has important implications for the examination of other compulsive disorders and how we may be able to help many others take back control of their lives.

This book saved my life!
I have been searching for help my entire life. Having had lifelong problems with impulse control I have problems with relationships and even trouble with authorities occaisionally.No one would take me seriously labling me as weak or of low moral character.Having heard Dr Grant on television and radio speaking wih such empathy for Winona Ryder I new he could help me.Ibought his book the instant it came out.I was imediately able to apply his techniques to my own life.I really feel I have taken control of my life for the first time.The book is so well written, full of keen insight and examples drawn from Dr Grant's clinical practice.It is about time someone took my problems seriously. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Psychological Record, published by Psychological Record on March 22, 2000. The length of the article is 6987 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A COMPARISON BETWEEN ADULTS WITH CONDUCT DISORDER AND NORMAL CONTROLS ON A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE TEST: DIFFERENCES IN IMPULSIVE RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS.
Author: Donald M. Dougherty
Publication: The Psychological Record (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2000
Publisher: Psychological Record
Volume: 50Issue: 2Page: 203

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders is a comprehensive two-volume set providing detailed information on mental disorders and conditions, in an easy-to-use format. It includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.

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This digital document is a journal article from Cognitive Brain Research, published by Elsevier in 2005. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Decision making deficits play an important role in the definition of pathological gambling (PG). However, only few empirical studies are available regarding decision making processes in PG. This study therefore compares decision making processes in PG and normal controls in detail using three decision making tasks examining general performance levels on these tasks as well as feedback processing using reaction time analyses. To investigate the specificity of decision making deficits in PG, a substance dependence group (alcohol dependence; AD) and an impulse control disordered group (Tourette syndrome; TS) were included. The PG group (n = 48), AD group (n = 46), TS group (n = 47), and a normal control (NC) group (n = 49) were administered (1) the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT), an ecologically valid gambling task; (2) the Card Playing Task, a task measuring perseveration for reward; and (3) a Go/No-Go discrimination task, a task measuring reward and response cost sensitivity. The PG group showed a diminished performance on all tasks and deficient feedback processing as compared to the NC group on the IGT and the Card Playing Task. In general, performance measures were not associated with levels of comorbidity or with self-reported motivational measures. For the larger part, deficiencies in decision making processes in the PG group were also present in the AD group, but not in the TS group. Subgroup analyses revealed larger decision making deficits in pathological slot machine gamblers than in pathological casino gamblers. Deficits in decision making and feedback processing in PG should be addressed in treatment and incorporated more explicitly in theoretical models of PG. ... Read more

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Avoiding hard-to-understand medical jargon, the four-volume Gale Encyclopedia of Childrens Health uses language that parents can understand, while still providing enough depth to benefit today's health science students. The set provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical and cognitive/behavioral development.