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	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Conduct disorder
		Conduct disorder, which is a disorder of childhood and adolescence, involves longstanding behavior problems, such as defiant, impulsive, or antisocial behavior; drug use; or criminal activity.
		Conduct disorder has been associated with family conflicts, child abuse, poverty, genetic defects, and parental drug addiction or alcoholism.
		Conduct disorder is often associated with attention-deficit disorder, and the two together carry a major risk for alcohol and/or other drug dependence.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000919.htm (651 words)

	Conduct disorder -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In (The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders) psychiatry, conduct disorder is a pattern of repetitive behavior where the rights of others or the social norms are violated.
		After the age of 18, a conduct disorder may develop into (A personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects of the dis) antisocial personality disorder.
		If the individual is age 18 years or older, criteria are not met for (A personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality' was once widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality' to indicate the social aspects of the dis) Antisocial Personality Disorder.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/conduct_disorder.htm (437 words)

	Conduct Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Conduct disorder is a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in children and adolescents in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated.
		Conduct disorder may also be associated with other difficulties such as substance use, risk-taking behavior, school problems, and physical injury from accidents or fights.
		Conduct disorder tends to co-occur with a number of other emotional and behavioral disorders of childhood, particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Mood Disorders (such as depression).
	www.nmha.org /infoctr/factsheets/74.cfm (920 words)

	Conduct Disorder, Alcoholism May Have Different Origins in Teens
		Symptoms of conduct disorder were common, reported by nearly half of the study participants, and 12 percent of the twins were diagnosed with full-blown conduct disorder.
		They did find conduct disorder to be significantly linked with alcohol abuse - that is, twins with conduct disorder symptoms were more likely to have alcohol abuse problems, and vice versa - but this link was due to the environment the twins lived in, not due to genes.
		The researchers speculate that conduct disorder may be an earlier manifestation of genetic dispositions that later contribute to alcoholism.
	www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=18408&nfid=mnf (597 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Conduct disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Conduct disorder (CD) is a behavioral and emotional disorder of childhood and adolescence.
		Conduct disorder is present in approximately 9% of boys and 2-9% of girls under the age of 18.
		Conduct disorder is diagnosed and treated by a number of social workers, school counselors, psychiatrists, and psychologists.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0003/ai_2601000347 (886 words)

	Conduct Disorders
		Conduct disorder is known as a "disruptive behavior disorder" because of its impact on children and their families, neighbors, and schools.
		Conduct disorder affects 1 to 4 percent of 9- to 17-year-olds, depending on exactly how the disorder is defined (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999).
		Most children or adolescents with conduct disorder are probably reacting to events and situations in their lives.
	www.athealth.com /Consumer/disorders/conduct.html (566 words)

	Understanding and Dealing with Conduct & Oppositional Defiant Disorders
		Conduct and oppositional disorders represent a broad range of behaviors in pre-adolescent (3-12 years old) and adolescent children (13-18 years old).
		Conduct and Oppositional Disorders are the most frequently occurring behavioral disorder in the general population.
		Conduct disorders occur at a rate of approximately 3 to 10 children out of 100.
	www.oregoncounseling.org /Handouts/ConductOppositional.htm (998 words)

	Conduct Disorder
		Conduct disorder is the most serious psychiatric disorder in childhood and adolescence.
		Research shows that youngsters with conduct disorder are likely to have ongoing problems if they and their families do not receive early and comprehensive treatment.
		Without treatment, many young people with conduct disorder are unable to adapt to the demands of adulthood and continue to have problems with relationships and holding a job.
	www.focusas.com /ConductDisorders.html (777 words)

	Conduct Disorder - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Conduct disorder is a behavior disorder, sometimes diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by antisocial behaviors which violate the rights of others and age-appropriate social standards and rules.
		The conditions that contribute to the development of conduct disorder are considered to be multifactorial, with many factors (multifactorial) contributing to the cause.
		Children and adolescents with conduct disorders often have other psychiatric problems as well that may be a contributing factor to the development of the conduct disorder.
	www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/mentalhealth/condis.html (808 words)

	Conduct Disorder Definition - Adoption Glossary, Dictionary, Terms, Terminology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Conduct Disorder: A behavioral condition involving a pattern of repetitive and persistent conduct that infringes on the basic rights of others or does not conform to established societal norms or rules that are appropriate for a child of that age.
		Children and teens that are affected with this disorder have been found to persistently engage in serious violations of rules that lead to confrontations at home, at school and/or in the workplace.
		Conduct disorder has been known to lead to the development of other anti-social disorders during adulthood.
	glossary.adoption.com /conduct-disorder.html (308 words)

	Encyclopedia: Conduct Disorder
		After the age of 18, a conduct disorder may develop into antisocial personality disorder.
		The diagnostic criteria for Conduct Disorder(codes 312.xx, with xx representing digits which vary depending upon the severity, onset, etc. of the disorder) as listed in the DSM-IV-TR are as follows.
		The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, is the handbook used most often in diagnosing mental disorders in the United States and other countries.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Conduct-Disorder (493 words)

	eMedicine - Conduct Disorder : Article by W Douglas Tynan, PhD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Conduct disorder (CD) is one of the most difficult and intractable mental health problems in children and adolescents.
		This disorder is marked by chronic conflict with parents, teachers, and peers and can result in damage to property and physical injury to the patient and others.
		While discriminating between conduct and attentional disorders may be possible, the practical use of this discrimination may be limited, given the high correlation of these disorders, particularly in younger children.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic2793.htm (4156 words)

	AboutOurKids.org \| About Conduct Disorder (CD)
		The child with a Conduct Disorder does not respect authority, has little regard for the basic rights of others and breaks major societal rules; he or she demonstrates aggressive conduct that threatens physical harm or property damage, deceitfulness, theft, truancy or running away from home.
		The child with a Conduct Disorder is often vengeful, irascible, and has a chip on his shoulder.
		The cause of Conduct Disorder is believed to be a combination of genetic vulnerability and environmental factors.
	www.aboutourkids.org /aboutour/articles/about_conduct.html (1265 words)

	Conduct Disorder - AACAP Facts for Families #33
		They are often viewed by other children, adults and social agencies as "bad" or delinquent, rather than mentally ill. Many factors may contribute to a child developing conduct disorder, including brain damage, child abuse, genetic vulnerability, school failure, and traumatic life experiences.
		Many children with a conduct disorder may have coexisting conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, ADHD, learning problems, or thought disorders which can also be treated.
		Without treatment, many youngsters with conduct disorder are unable to adapt to the demands of adulthood and continue to have problems with relationships and holding a job.
	www.aacap.org /publications/factsfam/conduct.htm (674 words)

	CONDUCT DISORDERS
		Without treatment, many youngsters with conduct disorders are unable to adapt to the demands of adulthood and continue to have problems with relationships and holding a job.
		Many children with a conduct disorder may be diagnosed as also having a coexisting depression or an attention deficit disorder.
		Treatment of children with conduct disorders is difficult because the causes of the illness are complex and each youngster is unique.
	www.puberty101.com /aacap_conduct.shtml (642 words)

	Learn About . . .Conduct Disorders
		Conduct disorders are a complicated group of behavioral and emotional problems in young people.
		Many factors may lead to a child developing conduct disorders, including brain damage, child abuse, defects in mental and/or emotional age-development, school failure, and negative family and/or school experiences.
		According to research, the future of children with conduct disorders tends to be very unsettled if they and their families do not receive early, ongoing and comprehensive treatment.
	www.mhafc.org /conduct.htm (398 words)

	Violence, Bullying, Teasing, Stealing, Peer Conflict, Fighting, Aggression, Lying Prevention Methods (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Only a mental health professional can diagnose a conduct disorder for sure, but being aware that you may have a conduct disordered child in your class or group, is important to ensuring your safety, along with the safety of your kids, because you work with conduct disorders completely differently than other kids.
		The risk posed by thought disordered children is possibly far less than that of the conduct disordered youth.
		While the thinking of the conduct disorder is clear and lucid, that assumption is not always true for the thought disordered child.
	www.youthchg.com /hottopic.html (3338 words)

	Oppositional Defiant Disorder - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavior disorder, usually diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by uncooperative, defiant, negativistic, irritable, and annoying behaviors toward parents, peers, teachers, and other authority figures.
		Behavior disorders, as a category, are, by far, the most common reason for referrals to mental health services for children and adolescents.
		Oppositional defiant disorder is reported to affect between 2 and 16 percent of children and adolescents in the general population.
	www.lpch.org /DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/mentalhealth/odd.html (828 words)

	Conduct disorder
		While the patient's IQ tends to be in the normal range, they can have trouble with verbal and abstract reasoning skills and may lag behind their classmates, and consequently, feel as if they don't "fit in." The frustration and loss of self-esteem resulting from this academic and social inadequacy can trigger the development of CD.
		Follow-up studies of conduct disordered children have shown a high incidence of antisocial personality disorder, affective illnesses, and chronic criminal behavior later in life.
		Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; a disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/conduct_disorder.jsp (1200 words)

	Psychotherapy of children with conduct disorder using games and stories
		Conduct disorders are among the most common problems for which children are brought for treatment, and they pose a formidable challenge for psychotherapists.
		Children with conduct disorders need structure and limits and tend to do better with therapists who are a bit obsessive in their personal style.
		For children with conduct disorders, this entails learning a series of psychological skills.
	www.apa.org /videos/4310410.html (3482 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Adolescent Conduct Disorder (Severe Behavior Problems, Acting Out, Antisocial Behavior, Recurring)
		Adolescent conduct disorder is a type of problem with behavior in children older than 10 years of age.
		Adolescents who have been victim of child abuse or neglect are at a much higher risk for developing a conduct disorder.
		For example, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often occurs in a child with a conduct disorder.
	www.healthopedia.com /adolescent-conduct-disorder (271 words)

	Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) in Children and Adolescents: Diagnosis and Treatment
		Conduct disorder is the most serious childhood psychiatric disorder.
		It is the hardest pediatric neuropsychiatric disorder to live with as a sibling, parent, or foster parent.
		With strong suicidal urges, a bipolar disorder, family history of a good response to lithium, and manic symptoms on an antidepressant, Jordan is a good candidate to try Lithium.
	www.klis.com /chandler/pamphlet/oddcd/oddcdpamphlet.htm (14778 words)

	NIDA NOTES - Drug Abuse and Conduct Disorder Linked to Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy
		Data were gathered on psychiatric and substance abuse disorders of parents; family environmental factors, such as divorce and family discord; and maternal factors, such as alcohol and coffee consumption and postnatal smoking, to rule out other explanations for the presence of drug abuse and conduct disorder.
		Among boys whose mothers smoked more than 10 cigarettes a day, risk for the onset of conduct disorder was greater than 4-fold that of boys whose mothers did not smoke, with the increase appearing in boys younger than 13.
		Why boys exposed to smoking before birth should be at risk for conduct disorder and girls at risk for drug abuse remains to be understood, Dr. Weissman says.
	www.nida.nih.gov /NIDA_Notes/NNVol15N5/DrugAbuse.html (678 words)

	Conduct Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Many children with a conduct disorder may have other conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, ADHD, learning problems, or thought disorders.
		Adults with antisocial personality disorder often times were diagnosed with conduct disorder as a child.
		Treatment of children with conduct disorder can be challenging due to the inherent uncooperative, fearful, distrustful attitude of the child.
	bmhosp.client.web-health.com /web-health/topics/GeneralHealth/generalhealthsub/generalhealth/psychological/conduct_disorder.html (349 words)

	ADD and Bipolar Disorder
		attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder (BPD) in
		Diagnostic characteristics of 93 cases of a prepubertal and early adolescent bipolar disorder phenotype by gender, puberty and comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
		It is likely that some may develop classical bipolar disorder, some will continue to have substantial affective and behavioral comorbidity as do some complicated bipolar adults, and some will continue to have affective lability superimposed on their other, primary psychiatric disorders.
	www.psycom.net /read.bipolar&add.html (7119 words)

	Conduct Disorder
		Conduct disorder is the medical label for a pattern of behavior in which a child refuses to follow rules and tends to pick fights with other kids, hurt animals, set fires, destroy things, steal, or lie.
		A severe case of this disorder can require either full-time hospitalization in a locked inpatient unit, or a partial care program in which the child is able to return home after each day's treatment.
		Accepting this disorder may be difficult, even though it provides an explanation of the youngster's behavioral problems.
	www.healthsquare.com /mc/fgmc2416.htm (796 words)

	Child Trauma Institute - Trauma and Conduct Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Then a set of studies will be conducted to test various facets of the role of trauma in CD.
		Conduct disorder (CD) represents a fairly common pattern of pre-adult antisocial behavior (including violent, coercive, and criminal acts) entailing enormous cost to afflicted individuals, their victims, and society.
		Greenwald, R. The role of trauma in conduct disorder.
	www.childtrauma.com /cd.html (541 words)

	eMedicine - Personality Disorder: Avoidant Personality : Article by David C Rettew, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Similar to other personality disorders, the condition becomes a major component of a person's overall character and a central theme in an individual's pattern of relating to others.
		Conduct problems and oppositional behavior: Many children with severe social anxiety refuse to participate in social activities and may have behavioral outbursts or panic attacks when placed in a social situation.
		Specifically, various anxiety disorders in childhood and adolescence have been associated with a temperament characterized by behavioral inhibition, including features of being shy, fearful, and withdrawn in new situations.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic189.htm (2928 words)

	Bipolar and ADHD
		Both disorders share many characteristics: impulsivity, inattention, hyperactivity, physical energy, behavioral and emotional lability (behavior and emotions change frequently), frequent coexistence of conduct disorder and oppositional-defiant disorder, and learning problems.
		Children with bipolar disorder may or may not show clear behavioral episodes or cycles, but they do tend to exhibit increasingly more severe or dramatic symptoms over the course of years, particularly as the child becomes larger and the impulsivity becomes more difficult to contain.
		There is concern that ADHD is being overdiagnosed and bipolar disorder underdiagnosed in the population of children.
	www.adhdnews.com /bipolar.htm (1336 words)

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