“The common denominator among all impulse control disorders is that they involve repeated impulsive acts over which the individual feels he or she has little control. Pathological gambling, kleptomania, intermittent explosive disorder, pyromania, and trichotillomania are each impulse control disorders. All of these disorders are deeply troubling and psychologically disabling to those who suffer from them. Treatment can usually help, however, “Impulse Control Disorders” explores the nature of impulse control disorders, their diagnosis, their treatment, and possible causes.”