| Prevalence |
Between 1% and 4% of Americans are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (Grant, Hasin, et al., 2004). Approximately 60% of male prisoners in a number of countries have antisocial personality disorder (Moran, 1999). |
| Comorbidity |
The most common comorbid psychological disorders are anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and somatization disorders (Compton, Conway, et al., 2005; Sareen et al., 2004). In a clinical setting, most patients who meet the criteria for antisocial personality disorder also are diagnosed with at least one other personality disorder, typically another dramatic/erratic personality disorder (Widiger & Corbitt, 1997). |
| Onset |
As required by the DSM-5 criteria, symptoms of conduct disorder emerge before age 15, and specific symptoms of antisocial behavior occur since age 15. The specific antisocial behaviors then continue into adulthood. |
| Course |
Antisocial personality disorder has a chronic course, but symptoms may improve as patients age, particularly in their 40s (Seivewright et al., 2002). |
| Gender Differences |
Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed more often in men than in women. |
| Source: Unless otherwise noted, citations are to American Psychiatric Association, 2013. |