The neurobiology of antisocial personality disorder: The quest for rehabilitation and treatment

Psychopathy is perhaps one of the most misused terms in the American public, which is in no small part due to our obsession with those who have no conscience, and our boldness to try and profile others with this disorder. Here, I present how psychopathy is seen today, before discussing the classification of psychopathy. I also explore the neurological differences in the brains of those with psychopathy, before finally taking a look at genetic risk factors. I conclude by raising some questions about potential treatment.

► Neurobiological differences suggest early interruption of developmental pathways.
► Genetic factors also seem to predispose people to violent behavior.
► Two treatment options; better methods to predict and intervene or forcibly alter the brain.