Impulse-Control Disorders: Diagnosis & Tests (Severe Social Behavior Problems, Severe Acting Out)

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Impulse-Control Disorders

Alternate Names : Severe Social Behavior Problems, Severe Acting Out

Impulse-Control Disorders | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of impulse control disorder is only made after all other medical and psychiatric disorders that might account for the symptoms have been ruled out. If no other disorder can account for the symptoms, then an impulse control disorder is considered.

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Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/02/01

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