Disruptive, impulse control and conduct disorders are a group of disorders that are linked by varying difficulties in controlling aggressive behaviors, self-control, and impulses.
Examples of these issues include fighting, destroying property, defiance, stealing, lying, and rule breaking.
These disorders include:
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Intermittent explosive disorder
- Conduct disorder
- Pyromania
- Kleptomania
- Other specified disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorder
- Unspecified disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorder
Problematic behaviors and issues with self-control associated with these disorders are typically first observed in childhood and can persist into adulthood. In general, disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders tend to be more common in males than females, with the exception of kleptomania. These conditions may benefit from the use of psychiatric medications.
If you or someone you know suffer from any of these symptoms/conditions, get help today. Call 727-600-8093 to schedule an appointment.