Adult tics involve neural circuits that have become more established than in childhood, so the possibility of complete resolution is lower — but reducing tics to a manageable level through treatment is entirely achievable. CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics) is a behavioral therapy technique for recognizing the premonitory urge before a tic and suppressing it with a competing response, and it demonstrates high effectiveness in adults. Lifestyle optimization including stress management, sleep, and exercise is also central to managing adult tics. Medication is used in the short term when tics significantly interfere with daily functioning.