People with this disorder may not even want treatment or think they need it. But people with antisocial personality disorder need treatment and close long-term follow-up." There are medicinal and non-medicinal treatments administered to reduce the outcomes of individuals who suffer from this disorder and are willing to seek care. The treatments provided are psychotherapy and different types of psychiatric medications. “Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, is sometimes used to treat antisocial personality disorder. Psychotherapy is not always effective, especially if the symptoms are severe and the person cannot admit that they are contributing to the problems." Psychotropic drugs are administered to stabilize eccentric behavior, mood, and also to reduce depressive behavior that these individuals may exhibit. “There are no medications specifically approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of antisocial personality disorder.” Although many of these treatments ensure complete suppression of the dangerous behavior of antisocial personality disorder, they are intended to reduce such behavior. (MC Staff.,
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