Self-control has been used extensively as an explanatory concept in the field of psychology, forensic psychology in particular. A number of researchers and theorists have linked self-control, as often measured by impulsivity, risk-taking, failure to delay gratification, egocentrism, temper, and limited goal setting, with criminality. Despite its extensive use, there is a lack of consensus in the literature regarding the definition of self-control. Instead, impulsivity, seen as a result of a deficiency in the self-regulation process, is frequently used as a catchword to clarify a wide variety of antisocial tendencies that otherwise lack sufficient explanation. Over the last 15 years, cognitive-behavioral interventions that emphasize training in self-regulatory skills have been the treatment approach most often associated with reductions in offender recidivism. Future interventions for chronic high risk offenders with diagnosed problems in impulse control might benefit from combining high intensity cognitive behavioral treatment programs with a medication regime that could assist them in modulating their response to the environment. Tables, notes