The compounds known as cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have been shown to offer substantial benefits for people suffering from Tourette’s Syndrome.
Multiple forms of medical marijuana for Tourette’s have been studied, all showing improvements in tic frequency and severity, as well as other behavioral aspects of Tourette’s. This NIH study showed marked improvements in symptoms related to obsessive-compulsive behavior in addition to a reduction in tics. Both simple and complex tics were reduced by the use of medical marijuana.
Another NIH study showed that medical marijuana was also helpful for treatment-resistant symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. In this case, patient quality of life improved due to a reduction in life-altering symptoms.
As medical marijuana continues to grow in availability across the country, more research is continuously being conducted. Continue to check back with Solevo to learn more about how the research on medical marijuana for Tourette’s is expanding.
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