TY - JOUR
T1 - Impulse control disorders
T2 - Updated review of clinical characteristics and pharmacological management
AU - Schreiber, Liana
AU - Odlaug, Brian L.
AU - Grant, Jon E.
N1 - Copyright:
Copyright 2013 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2011/2/21
Y1 - 2011/2/21
N2 - Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are characterized by urges and behaviors that are excessive and/or harmful to oneself or others and cause significant impairment in social and occupational functioning, as well as legal and financial difficulties. ICDs are relatively common psychiatric conditions, yet are poorly understood by the general public, clinicians, and individuals struggling with the disorder. Although ICD treatment research is limited, studies have shown ICDs may respond well to pharmacological treatment. This article presents a brief overview about the clinical characteristics of ICDs and pharmacological treatment options for individuals with ICDs.
AB - Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are characterized by urges and behaviors that are excessive and/or harmful to oneself or others and cause significant impairment in social and occupational functioning, as well as legal and financial difficulties. ICDs are relatively common psychiatric conditions, yet are poorly understood by the general public, clinicians, and individuals struggling with the disorder. Although ICD treatment research is limited, studies have shown ICDs may respond well to pharmacological treatment. This article presents a brief overview about the clinical characteristics of ICDs and pharmacological treatment options for individuals with ICDs.
KW - Clinical characteristics
KW - Impulse control disorders
KW - Pharmacotherapy
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U2 - 10.3389/fpsyt.2011.00001
DO - 10.3389/fpsyt.2011.00001
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:84861458725
SN - 1664-0640
VL - 2
JO - Frontiers in Psychiatry
JF - Frontiers in Psychiatry
IS - FEB
M1 - Article 1
ER -