According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)*, Frotteuristic Disorder is when an individual rubs up against or touches another person, resulting in his sexual stimulation. The victim of the Frotteurism does not give…
Disorder
Fetishistic Disorder, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5)*, is diagnosed when a specific body part that is not a sexual organ or an item—an inanimate article–of another person’s gives…
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition*, Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder is a condition where the woman feels virtually no sexual interest. It may be that the disinterest has been lifelong,…
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5)* classifies Female Orgasmic Disorder when an individual consistently and repeatedly is unable to have an orgasm after she’s been sexually stimulated and aroused. The DSM-5…
Excoriation Disorder or Skin-Picking Disorder is also known as dermatillomania and is brand new in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5)*. People who have the disorder have a constant desire to…
Exhibitionistic Disorder is a mental disorder that causes a person to expose his sexual organs—or genitals–to other people, usually people they’ve never met and are not expecting it, according to the American Psychiatric Association. The exhibitionist…
Cannabis Use Disorder is the continued use of cannabis in spite of the serious distress or impairment it causes. The strong desire to use the drug causes difficulties in controlling its use, and people with the…
Cocaine is made from the leaves of a coca plant native to South America. A powerfully addictive stimulant, its use has serious short and long-term health effects. In addition, there’s risk of great harm when cocaine…
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a newly recognized eating disorder that can occur throughout life—in infants, children, teens and adults, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), which is…
Conduct Disorder DSM-5* is a diagnosis that is usually given to children and adolescents under the age of 18. They repeatedly violate the rights of other people, and they refuse to conform their behavior according to…
People with Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) disregard right and wrong and are often manipulative and antagonistic to others. Adults with the disorder may display a complete lack of remorse for their actions, including criminal behavior. People…
Adjustment Disorder is when stressful times in life from expected or unexpected events cause an individual to be confused and lost (disoriented) and prevents him from going on with normal, everyday life. Some of the instances…
