Kleptomania is a complex disorder characterized by repeated, failed attempts to stop stealing. Detection of it is difficult and the disorder often proceeds undetected. Theory is that stealing gives person a thrill which helps to alleviate symptoms in person with depression. Studies suggest that 0,6% of population have this disorder. Diagnosing is usually difficult since patients do not seek medical help, it usually get diagnosed when people seek help for other reasons. Once the disorder is noticed therapy is usually focused on impulse control. Not much solid information is known about his disorder since is not usually the presenting problem or a major complaint that's why it is frequently not even diagnosed. Kleptomania has several different treatments, even medication are used in order to suppress urge to steal. Prozac and Seroxat is used as a basic mood-altering drugs in the US, on the presumption that desire of stealing things could be triggered by changes in the levels of serotonin in the brain, much like depression. However Psychological counseling is viewed as more long-term cure then drugs. Similar to Alcoholics Anonymous organizations talking with others having same problem with desire to steal can also be helpful.
References:
http://www.minddisorders.com/Kau-Nu/Kleptomania.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleptomania
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