From Dave Dubya:
A public service message.
What is a sociopath? It’s not a “crazy” or psychotic person. It’s not someone holding delusional beliefs that are provably false. This isn’t someone suffering from auditory or visual hallucinations from a neurological or mental illness. It’s not mania or depression.
Some argue that sociopaths are mentally ill, but it is different from any treatable mental illness.
“Sociopath” is a term for a person with an antisocial personality disorder. If you may be wondering if someone is a sociopath, here is the information you need to understand this personality disorder.
This is from the Mayo Clinic:
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Overview
Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They show no guilt or remorse for their behavior.
Individuals with antisocial personality disorder often violate the law, becoming criminals. They may lie, behave violently or impulsively, and have problems with drug and alcohol use. Because of these characteristics, people with this disorder typically can’t fulfill responsibilities related to family, work or school.