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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Linked to increased risk of engaging in criminal and violent behavior.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Impulsiveness and behavioral problems may lead to criminal activities.
Bipolar Disorder
May contribute to criminal behavior during manic episodes.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Impulsive and risky behavior can manifest in criminal actions.
Conduct Disorder
In youth, this disorder is linked to early-onset criminal behavior.
Depression
Can lead to criminal behavior as a result of impaired judgment or substance abuse.
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Outbursts of extreme anger can result in violent criminal acts.
Kleptomania
Compulsion to steal items not needed for personal use can lead to theft charges.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A sense of entitlement and lack of empathy can lead to exploitative criminal behavior.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Rarely directly linked to criminal behavior, but obsessions can lead to unlawful acts in extreme cases.
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Distrust and suspicion may result in defensive acts that are against the law.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Hyperarousal and traumatic flashbacks can lead to aggressive or illegal actions.
Psychopathy
Strongly associated with criminal behavior, particularly violent crimes.
Schizophrenia
May be associated with criminal behavior if delusions or hallucinations lead to fear or confusion.
Substance Use Disorders
Addictive behaviors can drive criminal acts, such as theft or possession and distribution of illegal substances.
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