Impulse control disorders such as gambling and risky sexual behavior are increasingly recognized as treatable forms of addictions. This is the first comprehensive book on the topic for clinicians, providing clear clinical guidance on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

About the Author
Jon E. Grant, J.D, Ph.D., MPH, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Grant runs an outpatient clinic for impulse control disorders at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. An author of over 100 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Grant is also the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Gambling Studies. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Reviews
"This book provides a detailed understanding of impulse control disorders....[E]xcellent." -- John Zeller, MD, PhD - JAMA
"[A] complete yet concise guide to impulse control disorders....highly recommended." -- PsycCritiques
"Presents a complex topic with precision and insight.....will improve practice and...benefit people who have impulse control disorders." -- Metapsychology Online Reviews
"[A]n excellent overview...and is a user-friendly guide for the clinician." -- The British Journal of Psychiatry
"Dr. Grant achieves the aims that are suggested in the book's subtitle. He offers a clinician's guide that helps to explain these puzzling behaviors and provides up-to-date information on their treatment....If readers approach patients with this broader perspective and care for patients with greater diligence, many are likely to benefit." -- Journal of Clinical Psychiatry



Book Information
ISBN 9780393705218
Author Jon E. Grant
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 493g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 165mm * 23mm