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Tourette Syndrome

The dyskinetic effect of cannabinoids allows the motor and vocal tics, characteristic of people with Tourette Syndrome, to decrease by a large percentage. Cannabinoids are neuroprotective and allow a substantial improvement.

Medical Cannabis’ effects on Tourette syndrome:

Relieve involuntary movements.
Tics decrease.
Tremors decrease.

Referencias:
Speechlessness in Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome: Cannabis-Based Medicines Improve Severe Vocal Blocking Tics in Two Patients; 2017. Ewgeni Jakubovski.
Is cannabis treatment for anxiety, mood, and related disorders ready for prime time? 2017. Jasmine Turna.
Preliminary Evidence on Cannabis Effectiveness and Tolerability for Adults With Tourette Syndrome; 2017. Elia Abi-Jaoude.
The therapeutic effects of Cannabis and cannabinoids: An update from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report; 2018. Donald I. Abrams.

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