Antisocial personality disorder

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Psychopathic personality; Sociopathic personality; Personality disorder - antisocial

A person with antisocial personality disorder:

• Breaks the law repeatedly
• Lies, steals, and fights often
• Disregards the safety of self and others
• Demonstrates a lack of guilt
• Had a childhood diagnosis (or symptoms consistent with) conduct disorder

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder are often angry and arrogant, but may be capable of superficial wit and charm. They may be adept at flattery and manipulating the emotions of others. People with antisocial personality disorder often have extensive substance abuse and legal problems.

Review Date: 11/15/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.