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Tourette's syndrome is a disorder of the brain that is characterized by\nrepetitive, involuntary movements, commonly referred to as tics. Tics\nare sudden and rapid movements that may be in the form of vocal or motor\nspasm-like movements. Those with Tourette's may try to suppress the\ntics, but the pressure to express them becomes so intense that they do\nso against their will.

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How Does Tourette's Present?

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Tics may be simple or complex, depending on the intensity of movements\ninvolved. Simple tics include rapid blinking of the eyes, shoulder\njerking, and simple vocalizations, such as grunting or sniffing. Complex\ntics involve a whole range of movements, such as facial grimacing\ncombined with shoulder jerking and head twists. In extreme forms, tics\nmay include motor movements that lead to those suffering from Tourette's\nto injure themselves.

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Typically, the symptoms of this neurological condition begin to manifest\nin early childhood, and may be hereditary. According to a 2011-2012\nstudy\nby the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 out of 360\nchildren ages 6 to 17 have been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome in\nthe United States. The study also states that boys are affected by the\ncondition three to five times more often than girls, while 37 percent of\nchildren with Tourette's have moderate to severe forms of the condition.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves repetitive/obsessive\nbehavior which is related to Tourette's. Tourette's is also associated\nwith mood disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), and\nlearning disabilities.

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Possible Cause and Management of Tourette's

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The exact cause of Tourette's syndrome is unknown, but research points\nto the presence of neurological abnormalities in the circuits connecting\ncertain regions of the brain, including the neurotransmitters,\nnorepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, that control communication\namong nerve cells. Too much dopamine in the system may contribute to the\noccurrence of Tourette's. Medical marijuana or cannabis may help in the\nmanagement of this condition because high concentrations of\ntetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can help regulate the release of dopamine.

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A 1999 clinical trial by\nGermany's Medical School of Hanover, Department of Clinical Psychiatry\nand Psychotherapy, involved the successful management of Tourette's\nthrough the administration of a single dose of 10 mg delta-9-THC to a\n25-year-old male patient. In this clinical trial, the severity and\noccurrence of tics fell from a total of 41 to 7 within a span of two\nhours. Medical marijuana may provide people suffering from Tourette's\nwith relief from their symptoms.

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