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Oppositional Defiant Personality Disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a disorder found primarily in children and adolescents. It is characterized by negative, disobedient, or defiant behavior that is worse than the normal "testing" behavior most children display from time to time. It is a pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least six months.

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  313.81- Oppositional Defiant Disorder. DSM5. Not Rated
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Diagnosis and Treatment of ODD -  American and European definitions of ODD, treatments for the disorders, and related publications from Internet Mental Health. 4/5
  FAQs on Oppositional Defiant Disorder - Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is thought to be caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. ODD tends to occur in families with a history of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), substance use disorders, or mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder. 3/5
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ODD Forms of Treatment - Learn the basics of medication and psycho social treatment options for children suffering from oppositional defiant. From Internet Mental Health.  4/5
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) - In Children and Adolescents: Diagnosis and Treatment. A PDF Factsheet by Jim Chandler, MD, FRCPC. 5/5
  Oppositional Defiant Disorder - ODD is a condition in which a child displays an ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, hostile, and annoying behavior toward people in authority. The child's behavior often disrupts the child's normal daily activities, including activities within the family and at school. From WebMed. 3/5
  Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) in Children and Adolescents: Diagnosis and Treatment. An Articleby James Chandler, MD FRCPC. Not Rated
  What Are the Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Adults? - Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in adults might appear as an anger problem. Typical signs are severe negativity, drug and alcohol use, fighting, self-destructive behavior and engaging in criminal acts such as shoplifting. Although oppositional defiant disorder is primarily a diagnosis in children, symptoms can persist past childhood. It can evolve into conduct disorder in adolescence, a more serious condition, or even antisocial personality disorder when the individual reaches maturity. Adults are usually then diagnosed with pervasive, overall personality disorders. 3/5
  Treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder - By Andrea Barkoukis, M.A., Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D., and Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Updated: Feb 4th 2008. Not Rated
 
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