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14 Treatments for Conduct Disorder

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Tests

3	Medical Procedures

9	Prescribed Medications

Overview

Earlier treatments of youth with conduct disorder relied on legal processes to declare a child in need of supervision or treatment and thus able to be placed in residential settings established for this purpose. While residential placements may still be used, recent treatment mo...[read article]

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Tests for Conduct Disorder

1. Psychological Assessment Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults. More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
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Medical Procedures for Conduct Disorder

1. Individual Psychotherapy The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means. More
2. Family Psychotherapy The joint treatment of two or more members of the same family in order to change unhealthy patterns of communication and interaction. Family therapy is generally in... More
3. Cognitive Behavior Therapy A therapeutic approach based on the principle that maladaptive moods and behavior can be changed by replacing distorted or inappropriate ways of thinking with thoug... More
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Prescribed Medications for Conduct Disorder

1. methylphenidate(Ritalin , others...) Close METHYLPHENIDATE (meth il FEN i date) is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat narcolepsy. More
2. lithium(Eskalith , others...) Close LITHIUM (LITH ee um) is used to prevent and treat the manic episodes caused by manic-depressive illness. More
3. fluoxetine(Prozac , others...) Close FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression... More
4. buPROPion(Wellbutrin , others...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
5. clonidine(Catapres , Jenloga) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
6. carbamazepine(Tegretol , others...) Close CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not... More
7. dextroamphetamine(Dexedrine , others...) Close DEXTROAMPHETAMINE (dex troe am FET a meen) is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may also be used for narcolepsy. Federal law prohibi... More
8. valproic acid(Depakene , others...) Close VALPROIC ACID (val PROE ik AS id) is used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. More
9. phenytoin(Dilantin , others...) Close PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery. More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.