The Disease Description
Oppositional disorder diseases are found mainly in children and the adolescents. It is associated with negative, disobedient or a defiant character (Calles & Nazeer, 2010). It is worse than the normal behavior that many kids usually exhibit. Many children undergo through the moments of being difficult to deal with especially the time from eighteen months to around three years and later during the adolescent stage. These difficult periods form part of the usual developmental process of acquiring a greater sense of individuality. During this juncture, many teens would want to separate from the parents (Calles & Nazeer, 2010). They want to be secluded so that they can do whatever they feel safe to do.
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Conduct disorder and its treatments cause loss of financial resources and opportunities for patients and employers. Treatments costs incurred are substantial, and employed family members of patients may also experience loss of productivity at work (Nock et al., 2007). They may at some point lose their job and the benefits that come with the salary. The household finances could suffer if the patient’s family member takes a leave from work to help in providing care.
Effects of Oppositional Defiant Disorder disease
Physiologically, the oppositional defiant disorder may disrupt the normal hormone production and interfere with a child’s proper mental operation (Nock et al., 2007). If the issue does not care for, the child’s academic performance may deteriorate with time. If the symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder continue, the chances are that a child may suffer adverse effects of mental illness. However, this could be prevented if the prevention measures are taken and early treatments are administered. He or she could also begin to use drugs such as cocaine which might make him or she becomes an …show more content…
It could take a year of medication before any noticeable improvement is seen (Nock et al., 2007). Residential treatment is another option for more severe cases. Therefore, it is necessary for families to proceed with treatment even if the expected quick results do not occur. When the ODD disease does not get treated, the kid may have a high chance of developing complex disorders. Also, the patient needs monitoring so that he or she does not terminate the treatment before the completion of the doctor’s drug prescription. There is a lower risk of contracting the disease for children who are only mildly defiant (Nock et al., 2007). However, 30% children who are highly rebellious expose themselves of getting the conduct disorder disease. According to research, follow-up studies has shown that 67% who complete treatment will be symptom-free after three
Oppositional disorder diseases are found mainly in children and the adolescents. It is associated with negative, disobedient or a defiant character (Calles & Nazeer, 2010). It is worse than the normal behavior that many kids usually exhibit. Many children undergo through the moments of being difficult to deal with especially the time from eighteen months to around three years and later during the adolescent stage. These difficult periods form part of the usual developmental process of acquiring a greater sense of individuality. During this juncture, many teens would want to separate from the parents (Calles & Nazeer, 2010). They want to be secluded so that they can do whatever they feel safe to do.
Like Conduct Disorder, …show more content…
Conduct disorder and its treatments cause loss of financial resources and opportunities for patients and employers. Treatments costs incurred are substantial, and employed family members of patients may also experience loss of productivity at work (Nock et al., 2007). They may at some point lose their job and the benefits that come with the salary. The household finances could suffer if the patient’s family member takes a leave from work to help in providing care.
Effects of Oppositional Defiant Disorder disease
Physiologically, the oppositional defiant disorder may disrupt the normal hormone production and interfere with a child’s proper mental operation (Nock et al., 2007). If the issue does not care for, the child’s academic performance may deteriorate with time. If the symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder continue, the chances are that a child may suffer adverse effects of mental illness. However, this could be prevented if the prevention measures are taken and early treatments are administered. He or she could also begin to use drugs such as cocaine which might make him or she becomes an …show more content…
It could take a year of medication before any noticeable improvement is seen (Nock et al., 2007). Residential treatment is another option for more severe cases. Therefore, it is necessary for families to proceed with treatment even if the expected quick results do not occur. When the ODD disease does not get treated, the kid may have a high chance of developing complex disorders. Also, the patient needs monitoring so that he or she does not terminate the treatment before the completion of the doctor’s drug prescription. There is a lower risk of contracting the disease for children who are only mildly defiant (Nock et al., 2007). However, 30% children who are highly rebellious expose themselves of getting the conduct disorder disease. According to research, follow-up studies has shown that 67% who complete treatment will be symptom-free after three