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Cannabis & Tourette Syndrome: Hope or Hype?

Interest in cannabis as a treatment for tics in Tourette Syndrome (TS) is growing, with many sharing positive experiences. But what does the science really say?

Join us for a deep dive into the latest research on cannabis for TS—exploring its potential benefits, risks, and real-world considerations. This session will help separate fact from fiction and shed light on the complexities of this evolving treatment option.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
🕒 Time: 16:00 CEST / 10 AM EDT  
📍 Location: online event via Zoom

Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude is Medical Director of the Ambulatory Psychiatry program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where he also leads the Provincial Pediatric Tics and Tourette Clinic. He also works at the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Toronto Western Hospital. His area of clinical specialization and academic focus is in developmental neuropsychiatry. He also has a particular interest in critical evaluation of fundamental concepts in psychiatry, and influences in knowledge development and dissemination.

Let’s explore the evidence together!

Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude is Medical Director of the Ambulatory Psychiatry program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where he also leads the Provincial Pediatric Tics and Tourette Clinic. He also works at the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Toronto Western Hospital. His area of clinical specialization and academic focus is in developmental neuropsychiatry. He also has a particular interest in critical evaluation of fundamental concepts in psychiatry, and influences in knowledge development and dissemination.  Dr. Elia Abi-JaoudeDr. Elia Abi-Jaoude is Medical Director of the Ambulatory Psychiatry program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where he also leads the Provincial Pediatric Tics and Tourette Clinic. He also works at the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Toronto Western Hospital. His area of clinical specialization and academic focus is in developmental neuropsychiatry. He also has a particular interest in critical evaluation of fundamental concepts in psychiatry, and influences in knowledge development and dissemination.Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude is Medical Director of the Ambulatory Psychiatry program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where he also leads the Provincial Pediatric Tics and Tourette Clinic. He also works at the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Toronto Western Hospital. His area of clinical specialization and academic focus is in developmental neuropsychiatry. He also has a particular interest in critical evaluation of fundamental concepts in psychiatry, and influences in knowledge development and dissemination.

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