MamasHealth.com Home Mental Health Information ADHD ADHD Treatments Addicted to bad relationships Antisocial Personality Anxiety Anxiety Help Autism Bipolar Disorder Body Dysmorphic Childhood Depression Borderline Depression Depression in teens Fragile X Syndrome Grief Inpatient Hospitalization Marriage Counseling Medications Memory Obsessive Panic Disorder Peer Pressure Pervasive Developmental Disorder Postpartum Depression Post Traumatic Stress Psychology of Impotence Rett Syndrome Psychotherapy SAD Schizoaffective Disorder Schizophrenia Self-Esteem Separation Anxiety Social Phobia St. John's Wort Teen suicide Treatment options Treatment strategies Trust after an affair Mental Health Medicine Email Mama Finding a psychiatrist Finding a psychologist Psychiatrist vs psychologist Coping with having a Special Ed child How to deal with a Special Ed child Mentally Challenged Child Seriouslly Ill Child Importance of forgiving	What is Antisocial Personality Disorder? Antisocial personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by chronic behavior that manipulates, exploits, or violates the rights of others. Antisocial personality disorder is behavior is often criminal. People with antisocial personality disorder often have extensive substance abuse and legal problems. Antisocial personality disorder is also called: psychopathic personality; sociopathic personality; personality disorder - antisocial. What Causes Antisocial Personality Disorder?  The exact cause of antisocial personality disorder is unknown. However, researchers believe that genetic factors and child abuse contribute to the development of this condition. People with an antisocial or alcoholic parent have a greater risk of developing antisocial personality disorder. Symptoms of Antisocial Personality Disorder A person who has antisocial personality disorder may: Break the law repeatedly Lie, steal, and fight often Disregard the safety of self and others Be unable to sustain long-term relationships Display reckless behavior Exhibit aggressive behavior Abuse alcohol and drugs Be unable to fulfill employment or financial obligations Demonstrate a lack of guilt Had a childhood diagnosis of conduct disorder Can Antisocial Personality Disorder be Treated?    Antisocial personality disorder is difficult to treat. Group counseling may help. Treatment of other conditions, such as anxiety, depression and substance abuse, may improve the symptoms.	Sponsor a contest on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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