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Tourette’s syndrome

Tourette’s syndrome medical cannabis treatment

While only around 1% of people in the UK are estimated to have Tourette’s syndrome, it is a very well known condition that often has a major impact on the lives of those affected. Tourette’s syndrome can be greatly exacerbated in times of emotional stress, and lead to the development of mental health conditions like anxiety and OCD, and so it's extremely important that people receive effective treatment to help manage their symptoms. Recently, medical cannabis has emerged as a new potential option for those struggling with conventional treatments.

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Disclaimer: The availability of consultations for Tourette’s syndrome depends on the availability of our specialist doctors. We encourage you to consult with our patient support team to determine if this treatment option is currently available.

1%

It's believed around 1% of the UK’s population is effected by Tourette's syndrome, and it is more common in men than in women.

85%

Of those with Tourette’s syndrome have comorbid conditions; most commonly ADHD, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

68%

Of UK adults would consider medical cannabis treatments if their doctor had recommended them, according to our representative research.

82%

Patients with Tourette syndrome reported a reduction or complete remission of motor and vocal tics in a small scale medical cannabis survey.

“Having a medical cannabis card makes me feel better - and that counts“

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Daisy, Releaf Patient

October 2023

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05. 07. 2023

Top 10 therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering ‘What are the potential medical benefits of cannabis?’ you’ve come to the right place. Medical cannabis is a term used to describe the medical application of cannabis or cannabis-based medicines to help relieve symptoms associated with certain health conditions.

Symptoms

Blinking and/or eye rolling

Coughing

Jerking limbs or head

Repeating sounds, words, or phrases

Shoulder shrugging

Sudden movements and/or reaches

Throat clearing and/or grunting

Tongue clicking

If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.

Treatment options:

There is no cure for Tourette’s syndrome, unfortunately, but treatments like behavioural therapy and medication can be prescribed to help people control their tics and better manage their symptoms.

Aripiprazole

Exposure with response prevention (ERP) therapy

Habit reversal training

Neuroleptics

Pimozide

Risperidone

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A word from our specialist

"Neurological conditions are many and varied in how they can affect us. The more recognised conditions that are treatable with medical cannabis include epilepsy, where CBD mimics the action of the many anti-epileptic drugs; and multiple sclerosis, which the NHS can prescribe Sativex for. Medical Cannabis offers greater flexibility in the delivery of cannabinoid therapy for these conditions and hope in other areas of neurology, such as in the neurodegenerative conditions and the motor disorders."
Dr David Tang

Clinic Director

Can medical cannabis treatments be prescribed for Tourette’s syndrome in the UK?

In the UK, specialist consultants that work for medical cannabis clinics like Releaf, can prescribe cannabis-based treatments for those struggling to relieve their Tourette’s syndrome symptoms using the conventional, licensed approaches offered on the NHS. 

Medical cannabis is known to interact with the endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating a whole host of biological responses - but it is not entirely clear how medical cannabis interacts with Tourette’s syndrome specifically. 

However, it is known that medical cannabis can help the endocannabinoid system modify its typical responses to stress triggers, and interact with motor function - both of which could be extremely useful for patients with Tourette’s syndrome. 

According to small scale patient surveys, people who have tried medical cannabis for Tourette symptom management note a reduction, or complete remission, of motor and vocal tics when cannabis has been applied. 

One of the first thing patients often also note upon starting medical cannabis treatments is the improvement they have noticed in their anxiety, and ability to regulate emotional stress, which can prove extremely useful for patients. 

Because evidence in this field is ongoing, it's important that medical cannabis Tourette’s syndrome treatments are carefully designed by qualified and experienced healthcare professionals, like those that work for Releaf, and they should always be monitored to ensure safety and efficacy.

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