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Antisocial Personality Disorder 
American Description 

Diagnostic Criteria
There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following: 
failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest 
deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure 
impulsivity or failure to plan ahead 
irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults 
reckless disregard for safety of self or others 
consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations 
lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another 
The individual is at least age 18 years. 
There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 years. 
The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia or a Manic Episode. 

Associated Features
Depressed Mood 
Addiction 
Dramatic/Erratic/Antisocial Personality 

Differential Diagnosis
Substance-Related Disorder; Schizophrenia; Manic Episode; Narcissistic Personality Disorder; Histrionic Personality Disorder; Borderline Personality Disorders; Paranoid Personality Disorder; Adult Antisocial Behavior. 

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