What Are the Causes of Conduct Disorder?
Conduct disorder results in antisocial behavior, such as aggression and drug abuse. A patient with conduct disorder tends to also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a disorder that causes impulsiveness and inattention, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The University of Virginia Health System states that between 1 and 4 percent of children between the ages of 9 and 17 have conduct disorder, with diagnosis rates higher in boys than in girls.
