Therapy could replace drugs for Tourette's
9th August 2012
Behavioural therapy can be used to minimise physical and verbal tics in patients with Tourette syndrome and is an effective alternative to medications, a study finds.
In a 10-week trial of 120 adults with the syndrome, 38% of those treated with comprehensive behavioural intervention therapy were rated by clinicians as much improved or very much improved after treatment.
In a comparison group where patients were informed about tic disorders, but not offered advice on tic management, only 6% were rated as