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How Kleptomania Works
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Kleptomania is an addiction to stealing items that is not related to personal use or a monetary gain. Learn about kleptomania and kleptomania defenses.
Why are antidepressants the most prescribed drug in the U.S.?
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Antidepressant medications are now the most prescribed drugs. Find out why doctors are prescribing more antidepressant medications.
How Pyromania Works
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Pryomania, or fascination with fires, is a controversial topic. Learn what causes pyromania, how pyromania can be treated and how common it is.
How Computer Addiction Works
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Computer addiction is a new form of addiction in which the user cannot pull themselves away from computer activities. Learn about computer addiction.
Why Do People Eat Dirt?
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Geophagy is the worldwide phenomenon of people eating dirt. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this counterintuitive practice and why people do it.
Are there really people who think rules just don't apply to them?
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Are there really people who think rules just don't apply to them? Find out if some people really just don't think rules apply to them.
Reactive Depression
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Reactive depression can be devastating no matter what triggers it. But how is reactive -- or situational -- depression different from clinical depression?
What is the definition of insanity?
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We often throw around the word "insanity" for acts that seem to have no rational explanation (like a teacher giving an insanely difficult test). Legally speaking, though, it's actually a narrow term that's very difficult to prove in court.
How Hoarding Works
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Hoarding is a serious mental illness that is extremely hard to treat. Find out what we've learned about the disorder from HowStuffWorks.
Depression Overview
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Understanding how depression works can help improve daily life and health problems. Learn about how depression works, from causes to treatments.