What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prime minister getting a grip on adolescent disorder (6)" mean?

The definition is "disorder". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LAD (synonym="adolescent") in MAY (synonym="Teresa, former PM") = MALADY; definition: "disorder" The answer is MALADY.

Prime minister getting a grip on adolescent disorder (6)

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