Masterminds Webinar: Cannabis & Tourette Syndrome -The Evidence, The Promise, & The Perils скачать в хорошем качестве

Masterminds Webinar: Cannabis & Tourette Syndrome -The Evidence, The Promise, & The Perils

January 29, 2025 Presenter: Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude Cannabis has garnered significant interest as a potential treatment for Tourette Syndrome, but uncertainty and confusion remain about its effectiveness. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the current evidence regarding cannabinoids for managing tics, including when cannabis might be considered as part of a treatment plan. Attendees will gain insight into the potential benefits and risks, as well as practical considerations around the various products and methods of administration. By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how cannabis may fit into the broader management of tics. Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude is the Medical Director of Ambulatory Psychiatry at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, where he leads the Provincial Pediatric Tics and Tourette Clinic. He holds an MS in Neuroscience from McGill University in Montreal, an MD from the University of Manitoba, and a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Toronto. Dr. Abi-Jaoude also works at the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic at Toronto Western Hospital, specializing in developmental neuropsychiatry. His research spans neurobiology, psychopharmacology, cannabinoids, and functional tic-like behaviors.