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Adult Antisocial Syndromes Common Among Substance Abusers
Data from a recent epidemiologic survey of more than 43,000 U.S. adults show that antisocial syndromes - marked by little concern for the rights of others and violations of age-appropriate societal rules - are more common among people with substance abuse disorders than those without these disorders. "The strong and significant association between substance abuse or addiction and conditions such as antisocial personality disorder, conduct disorder, and adult antisocial behavior, suggests that prevention and treatment strategies need to apply an integrated approach," says NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow. "By also treating antisocial syndromes, particularly those that develop in adolescence or persist over time, we may be able to substantially reduce substance abuse and addiction." ...Read Adult Antisocial Syndromes Common Among Substance Abusers E-mail | Bookmark |