Good News, Better News
The number of teenagers who have Conduct Disorders are increasing. If you are among those who have Conduct Disorders, this is great news for you: Research has shown that children and teens who have been diagnosed with Conduct Disorders grew up to lead normal and healthy lives. Meaning, no run-ins with the law enforcers and behavioral problems that tend to keep them in trouble in one way or another. They are reported to do well as adults; responsible citizens who are law abiding and not at all wreaking havoc to the people around them.
Based on that research, it was also concluded that Conduct Disorder has both genetic and environmental components. Moreover, research also attests that a Conduct Disorder is not a dead end for those who are afflicted with it because there are promising treatments for this condition. This is in contrast with the reports that the treatment for this disorder is ineffective. Examples of effective treatment approaches include functional family therapy, multi-systemic therapy, and cognitive behavioral approaches which focus on building skills such as anger management. Pharmacological intervention alone is not sufficient for the treatment of conduct disorder.
