Impulse control disorders

Definition

Impulse control disorders are characterised by the repeated failure to resist an impulse, drive, or urge to perform an act that is rewarding to the person, at least in the short-term, despite consequences such as longer-term harm either to the individual or to others, marked distress about the behaviour pattern, or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Impulse Control Disorders involve a range of specific behaviours, including fire-setting, stealing, sexual behaviour, and explosive outbursts.

7 subordinate codes

• 6C70Pyromania
• 6C71Kleptomania
• 6C72Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder
• 6C73Intermittent explosive disorder
• Substance-induced impulse control disorders
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders

• 6A00-6A0ZNeurodevelopmental disorders
• 6A20-6A2ZSchizophrenia or other primary psychotic disorders
• 6A40-6A4ZCatatonia
• 6A60-6A8ZMood disorders
• 6B00-6B0ZAnxiety or fear-related disorders
• 6B20-6B2ZObsessive-compulsive or related disorders
• 6B40-6B4ZDisorders specifically associated with stress
• 6B60-6B6ZDissociative disorders