Kleptomaniacs are dissimilar to common thieves as they do not steal opportunistically or for their own personal advantage, revenge, as a result a hallucination or maniac episode. They only steal as the impulse and urge to steal is too difficult to resist. Often kleptomaniacs hoard stolen items or secretly return them, as thefts are usually unplanned and so the consequences of their actions are not foreseen. …show more content…
Issues with a naturally occurring neurotransmitter: serotonin, may lead to kleptomania as the chemical aids in regulating moods and emotions and low levels of serotonin are common in people with impulsive control disorders.
Kleptomania may also be linked to addiction as stealing can cause the release of dopamine. This neurotransmitter releases a chemical which creates a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure, which makes the impulse to steal even more uncontrollable, similar to what addicts experience after