EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF TOURETTES-SYNDROME WITH MARIJUANA

被引:57
作者
HEMMING, M
YELLOWLEES, PM
机构
[1] Far West Mental Health Service, New South Wales
关键词
TOURETTES SYNDROME; MARIJUANA; CANNABINOIDS; NICOTINE; HALOPERIDOL; CASE REPORT;
D O I
10.1177/026988119300700411
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
A single case report is described where marijuana appears to have been an effective treatment modality for symptoms of Tourette's syndrome. Other possible treatment modalities are excluded. It is concluded that there is a need for further work examining the interactions between marijuana, nicotine and the symptomatology of Tourette's syndrome.
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页码:389 / 391
页数:3
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