How to leave a psychopath

[moriah]

45. The alcoholic's brain becomes wired differently, too. Addict's brains change because of it.

And many 12-steppers believe the disease cannot *ever* be "cured".

I personally think the DSM-V definition is doing better to avoid mislabeling people with the diagnosis specifically for repeated illegal conduct.

http://www.psi.uba.ar/academica/carrerasdegrado/psicologia/sitios_catedras/practicas_profesionales/610_clinica_cuadrosfront_psicosis/material/dsm.pdf

Here's the old criteria:

"There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:
1. Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest.
2. Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure.
3. Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead.
4. Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults.
5. Reckless disregard for safety of self or others.
6. Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations.
7. Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing.

So, a pot smoker who can't pay their bills and doens't plan ahead, technically, can be diagnosed with APD if they're put in the hospital for something else.