The sample comprised 137 incarcerated adult males and females (93 females) with histories of substance dependence. The outcome of interest was the relation between psychopathy scores (using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised) and hemodynamic activity associated with viewing drug-related pictures vs. read more
Psychopaths attraction to something like drugs of alcohol would root more in the idea of breaking up boredom, not addiction as often. You may find many that use, but if they were to quit they may not have the withdrawal like a NT person would. read more
Antisocial Behavior Disorder. Sociopathy is a mental health problem that is now more commonly referred to as Antisocial Behavior Disorder (ASPD). Those individuals with ASBD tend to be attracted to high risk behaviors. The condition is often associated with criminality and addiction. The sociopath also will have few qualms about hurting other people. read more
Addiction does not care about anything but staying obsessed to seek the drug of choice like a sociopath almost nothing will stand in the way of getting what they want. I do believe that a sociopath has very little chance of changing. read more