Anti-Social+Disorder

=Anti-Social Personality Disorder =

__ What does this mean? __ Anti-Social Personality disorder is a type of personality disorder. It is characterized as a psychiatric condition in which someone violates the rights of others around them. The disorder generally begins in childhood or early teenage years and will continue into adulthood. People with ASPD usually behave in criminal manners. For the diagnosis of this disorder to be given the patient must be at least 18 years old and must have had symptoms of conduct disorder before 15 years old. People with this disorder are also referred to as "Psychopaths" ("Antisocial Personality Disorder"). Image 1

__Signs & Symptoms? __ Some of the symptoms and warning signs associated with ASPD include, but are not limited to:
 * Anger
 * Not feeling guilty after bad behavior
 * Capable of acting witty and charming
 * Substance abuse
 * Lack of responsibility
 * Legal problems
 * Breaking the law
 * Lying, stealing, and fighting
 * Disregarding the safety of self and others ("MedlinePlus")

__What are the causes? __ __﻿ __ Researchers have not been able to find the exact cause of this disorder. There are biological and genetic factors that may influence the chance of developing this personality disorder. Social factors may also cause this disorder. The way someone interacts in early development with family and friends could cause ASPD. Abusive factors, such as child abuse at a young age, have also been found to lead to ASPD ("Peace and Healing").

__How does this disorder look to the public? __ __<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Georgia,serif;">﻿ __ The public sees someone with this disorder as mentally ill and "sick-minded". 80-85% of criminals in jail have been found to have this personality disorder. People with ASPD are thought to have no concern for the wellness of the people around them. They are typically involved in unhealthy behaviors and actions. They are often resistant to receiving treatment for their disorder. Suicide is often contemplated among these people. Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and Jeffrey Dahmer were all serial killers who had Anti-Social Personality Disorder ("Famous People with"). Image 2

__<span style="color: #e015ba; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 29px;">﻿Treatments? __

<span style="color: #404040; font-family: Georgia,serif;">﻿There is thought to be no cure yet for ASPD. However, medications and therapy can help to control the disorder. Psychiatrists and counselors are suggested for those with this disorder so they can talk to them about their problems. The issue with treatment is that it can never truly rid of the disorder and those with this disorder have trouble admitting to it and seeking their own treatment ("The New York Times").

__<span style="color: #c92cba; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Link to Other Personality Disorders? __ __<span style="color: #c92cba; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Narcissistic Personality Disorder __ __<span style="color: #c92cba; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Borderline Personality __ __<span style="color: #c92cba; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Multiple Personality __

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; line-height: normal; white-space: nowrap;">"Antisocial Personality Disorder." ////MedlinePlus////. U.S National Library of  Medicine, 28 Mar. 2011. Web. 18 Apr. 2011. <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/  medlineplus/ency/article/000921.htm>. ======

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; line-height: normal; white-space: nowrap;">"Antisocial Personality Disorder." ////mentalhealth.com////. Internet Mental Health,  1995-2011. Web. 15 Apr. 2011. <http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/ ======

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; line-height: normal; white-space: nowrap;">"Antisocial Personality Disorder." ////The New York Times////. The New York Times  Company, 2011. Web. 12 Apr. 2011. <http://health.nytimes.com/health/  guides/disease/antisocial-personality-disorder/overview.html>. ======

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; line-height: normal; white-space: nowrap;">"Antisocial Personality Disorder." ////Peace and Healing////. Wordpress, n.d. Web. 15  Apr. 2011. <http://www.peaceandhealing.com/psychology/  personality-disorders/antisocial/>. ======

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; line-height: normal; white-space: nowrap;">"Famous People with Antisocial Personality Disorder." ////Answers.com////. Answers  Corporation, 2011. Web. 15 Apr. 2011. <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/  Famous_people_with_antisocial_personality_disorder>. ======

Pictures
Image 1 http://www.ineedmotivation.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/antisocial.jpg Image 2 http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/manson/manson1.jpg