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Originally Posted by Medusa
Several items from my medicine cupboard, liquor cabinet, and $20 went missing during her stay.
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Just a second. Somehow I missed this: She stole pills, alcohol, and cash? It may not be kleptomania. Kleptomania involves the theft of objects that are
not needed for personal use or monitory value. The theft is committed purely for the pleasure/gratification/relief of the act. (
DSM-4 312.32)
It sounds more like she is stealing to feed her addictions. I'm not a state-certified licensed therapist, but from my training and those few bits of information this would be my opinion.
This would also mean different advice from me. Instead of learning to live with it, it would probably be better to have an intervention. For the time being, though, I would suggest speaking to someone who specializes in addiction about your sister. You can give them all the facts, they can ask questions and make a complete diagnosis and can offer you good advice on what would be best for you and your sister.