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People who have this disorder have no regard for right or wrong, often manipulating and antagonizing people around them. Unfortunately, ASPD does not discriminate either, and famous people with antisocial personality disorder are affected the same way as anybody else. What Is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
What is it like to have ASPD?
People with ASPD can appear to others as if they just don’t care about anybody or anything but themselves. They are frequently distrustful of authority figures and often find themselves in trouble with the law.
What is the prevalence of ASPD in UK?
UK Statistics indicate that over 90\% of ASPD diagnoses are given to men. See Statistics. People with ASPD can appear to others as if they just don’t care about anybody or anything but themselves. They are frequently distrustful of authority figures and often find themselves in trouble with the law.
Do people with ASPD get in trouble with the law?
Many individuals with ASPD do end up in trouble with the law. The rate of criminal behavior among those with antisocial personality disorder is high. However, not all criminals have ASPD. Myth #4: Individuals with ASPD are psychopaths.
Are individuals with ASPD psychopaths?
Myth #4: Individuals with ASPD are psychopaths. Fact: A person who is ASPD can be described as a sociopath. First of all, psychopathy and sociopathy are not psychiatric diagnoses. The word “psychopath” is commonly used to refer to someone who is amoral and antisocial.
What are the biggest hindrances to successful treatment for ASPD?
One hindrance to successful treatment can be co-occurring disorders like substance use or alcohol abuse. People with ASPD have a high rate of co-occurring substance abuse and addiction. Myth #2: Antisocial personality disorder and avoidant personality disorder are the same.