Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder

by Anthony Kane, MD

Introduction

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a psychiatric behavior disorder that is characterized by aggressiveness and a tendency
to purposefully bother and irritate others. These behaviors cause significant difficulties with family and friends and at
school or work.

Oppositional defiant disorder is sometimes a precursor of conduct disorder. Much of the literature tends to lump these two
conditions ...
Author: Anthony Kane, MD
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