Conduct Disorder/Oppositional Defiant Disorder & Addiction

Conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder are diagnosed in children. Oppositional defiant disorder is the milder version of the two disorders and is usually diagnosed earlier than conduct disorder. Both disorders have similar symptoms, such as deliberately annoying other individuals, refusing to follow rules, disciplinary problems, difficulty with relationships, easily annoyed, emotional, seeking revenge and acting spitefully.

According to research, about half of the children who have untreated oppositional defiant disorder will continue to exhibit behavior problems. About a fourth of the original group will progress to having conduct disorder later on. While children and adolescents with either disorder may break the rules, they are known to show little to no respect for the rights of others. They may exhibit aggression toward animals and people, lie to avoid consequences and even destroy property.

Often, those with conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder are also diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It means one child might have more than one behavioral problem that need to be treated. We treat all of these disorders, including co-occurring disorders such as conduct disorder and alcohol addiction or oppositional defiant disorder and substance abuse.

If you have noticed the symptoms of conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder in your child, contact South Coast Counseling to learn more about our services. We can accurately diagnose the condition so it can be properly addressed. We will come up with a personalized treatment plan that will accurately address the individual needs because no two people with same disorders will benefit from the same treatment plan. Now is the time to take your life back.

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