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Cannabis Improves Stuttering: Case Report and Interview with the Patient
Natalia Szejko1,2, Carolin Fremer3, Franziska Baacke4
1Department of Neurology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
|July 27, 2021
Summary
Medicinal cannabis shows promise for treating persistent stuttering (speech dysfluency) in adults. This case study highlights significant improvements in speech, anxiety, and overall quality of life, suggesting a potential new therapeutic avenue.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Stuttering (speech dysfluency) affects 5% of children, persisting into adulthood for some, significantly impacting quality of life.
- Current treatments like speech therapy and CBT are insufficient for treatment-resistant stuttering.
- Refractory stuttering presents a challenge, necessitating exploration of novel therapeutic interventions.
Observation:
- A case study involved a 20-year-old male with severe, treatment-resistant stuttering.
- The patient received medicinal cannabis for his condition.
- Improvements were monitored over a year.
Findings:
- Significant enhancement in speech fluency was noted, confirmed by phoniatric tests.
- The patient experienced remission of social anxiety, improved mood, and reduced stress.
- Additional benefits included improved attention, concentration, sleep, self-confidence, and social engagement without adverse effects.
Implications:
- Medicinal cannabis may offer a viable treatment option for refractory stuttering.
- Further controlled studies are required to validate these preliminary findings.
- This approach could potentially improve the quality of life for individuals with persistent speech dysfluency.
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