Disruptive Disorders
by Jessica Wright
1. Conduct Disorder
1.1. Aggression toward people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness, serious rule violations.
1.2. Repetitive behaviors violating societal norms and the rights of others.
1.3. Recognized in the DSM-5
1.4. May lead to legal trouble, but not all cases involve legal consequences
1.5. Overlaps include aggression and rule-breaking behaviors with Juvenile Delinquency and potential substance use with Substance Use Disorder.
2. Substance Use Disorder
2.1. Chemical dependence with withdrawal symptoms in severe cases.
2.2. Impaired control over substance use (cravings, inability to stop).
2.3. Social impairment and risk-taking behaviors.
2.4. Risky use (using substances in dangerous situations, like driving under the influence).
2.5. Recognized in the DSM-5
2.6. Illegal substance use can lead to arrests, but the disorder itself is a medical condition.
2.7. Overlaps include risk-taking and rule violations with Conduct Disorder and legal issues with Juvenile Delinquency.
3. Juvenille Delinquency
3.1. Legal term for illegal activity by minors.
3.2. Can include acts such as theft, vandalism, drug offenses, and violent crimes.
3.3. May or may not involve mental health disorders.
3.4. Overlaps are criminal behaviors with Conduct Disorder and substance-related offenses with Substance Use Disorder.
4. Conduct Disorder is a psychiatric disorder that involves persistent rule-breaking and aggressive behavior.
5. Juvenile Delinquency is a legal term for youth criminal activity, which may or may not stem from a mental health disorder.
6. Substance Use Disorder is a substance-related disorder that leads to compulsive drug or alcohol use.
