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Complications
By Mayo Clinic staffComplications and problems that antisocial personality disorder may cause or be associated with include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Aggression or violence
- Suicidal behavior
- Reckless behavior
- Risky sexual behavior
- Child abuse
- Alcohol or substance abuse
- Gambling problems
- Incarceration
- Relationship difficulties
- Social isolation
- School and work problems
- Strained relationships with health care providers
References
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