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Title
Treating intermittent explosive disorder: Emerging data show medication and cognitive behavioral therapy may help some patients.
Abstract
The article discusses the treatment of intermittent explosive disorder (IED) which has an epidemiological data that is broadly overlapping with disorders featuring impulsive and aggressive behavior. It notes that low serotonin activity and damage to the prefrontal cortex can result in impulsive aggression. It mentions that antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs can prevent rage outbursts.