Medical Marijuana and Parkinson's Part 2 of 3

This clip is from the feature documentary “Ride with Larry” and shows retired police captain Larry going through the process to purchase medical marijuana for the first time. The final results in Part 3 show, unedited, the effect of cannabis on his Parkinson’s tremor, dyskinesia, and voice.

“Ride with Larry” now available to stream and to own on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Larry-Smith/dp/B01M66UQR4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479744044&sr=8-2&keywords=Ride+with+larry

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29 Comments

  1. FixingLunch on October 29, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    What do you mean we don’t know what happens in Parkinson’s?  We know what happens, we don’t know the why of it.  The cells that produce dopamine die.  THC is not a dopamine analogue.  It works for symptoms, not the underlying problem.



  2. cecilia fontanesi on October 29, 2020 at 8:54 pm

    I want to point out an important fact, to anyone who is not familiar with PD. Dyskinesia in NOT a symptom of PD, but a side-effect of PD drugs. So we are talking about the possibility to use cannabis to counteract a side-effect of another drug, we are not talking about dealing with the symptoms of PD directly, nor with "treating PD." Currently, there is no pharmacological treatment for PD. The best, most effective interventions are the ones that use MOVEMENT as medicine. SO MOVEMENT can be discussed as a "treatment", and it can go hand-in-hand with pharmacotherapy, so that both interventions aim toward reinforcing the possibility to move MORE and BETTER.



  3. hattaong on October 29, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    I may be grossly wrong, but this doesn’t look like Parkinson’s Disease. In Parkinson’s, the symptoms are mainly tremors, rigidity and bradykinesia (slowness of movements). The speech is usually soft and monotonous. ‘Mask-like facies’ are often seen, describing little facial expression, as if the person is wearing a mask. The tremors are usually observed in the hands, and are classically described as ‘pill-rolling’, and are worse when the person is at rest (not concentrating or engaging in tasks). The gait is often unsteady, and the person tends to shuffle the feet while walking, often described as the shuffling gait. Posture is stooped. They often have difficulty turning around in one smooth turn, and has to ‘turn by numbers’.

    This gentleman’s symptoms are hence very atypical to that of Parkinson’s. He has a lot of facial expressions, often contorted, suggestive of a dyskinesia (different from bradykinesia). His hands exhibit frequent involuntary, non-purposeful movements suggestive of choreiform movements instead of the classic pill-rolling tremor. His gait appears slightly unsteady without the walking stick but it isn’t shuffling in nature. In fact his strides are quite wide and smooth. Likewise, his movements, although appearing non-purposeful, are rather quick, in contrast to the slow movements observed in Parkinson’s disease.

    I say this based on the patients I have seen with Parkinson’s Disease. However, I do not specialise in neurology or movement disorders, so correct me if I am wrong.



  4. Stoner Strains on October 29, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    $3000 for pills for Parkinson Disease???



  5. Reba Urevich on October 29, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    Larry, I sure hope that you are getting the medicine that you need. The difference that it made for you is a miraculous! It made me cry. We are winning! Congress is even questioning why marijuana is classified as a 1 on the drug scale….they have it higher over heroine and crystal meth….are you kidding me? Good luck!



  6. Darnell Sproul on October 29, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    Really enjoy it. Let’s check WeedBorn CBD products also.



  7. paul stevenson on October 29, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    "this was 40" hahahaha



  8. Áron Tápai on October 29, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    They should grow cbd lot cheaper



  9. Muffin Clyde on October 29, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    This is why Big Pharma wants to keep it illegal, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ lost



  10. Edgyjeans on October 29, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Did she just say $3,000 fucking dollars per refill. FUCK THE BIGPHARMA!! Y’all should be lined up and shot for treachery to the people. That’s a fucking crime!! QUARTER OF A MILLION FOR A MEDICAL PROCEDURE!?!? Those doctors should be shot and the hospital burned down along with the insurance companies liquified and owners executed.



  11. Dashrath Mehta on October 29, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    Can I Start This In India Please…



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  13. Thomas Leifseth on October 29, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    3 000 thousan dollars!!!!!!!!!Damnit!!!!!!!!!!



  14. Ryan :3 on October 29, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    Poor family. I can see the pain in her eyes 🙁 i feel bad for them both. I know this is an old video but i hope marijuana helped



  15. Murty Rabbit on October 29, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    Change the fuckin law and help the people



  16. lisa martin on October 29, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    I have been to dispensaries that the people who ran it were absolutely horrible and its nice to see someone that is kind enough to take the time to help this man because he definitely needs this medication. This dispensary is very nicely maintained. Most of the ones I know are sooo ghetto. I personally did not feel comfortable with most of the ones I went to. Lets just say they were not to much into appearances. Thats putting it very nicely. Very nice people and patient service.



  17. Verowatches on October 29, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    HOW MUCH MONEY DID SHE SAY?!?!?

    My jaw dropped at those amounts. That is absolutely ludicrous. There is NO regard for human life there. Good gracious……



  18. Jarred T on October 29, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    I saw him walk in thay place and I went wow this is a nice place, then I saw the dipshit with the underlip soulpatchand a roll with me shirt and went see this is why no one takes us serious



  19. Yasta Semeolvido on October 29, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    the numbers dont lie and the profits dont either



  20. HARD TARGET on October 29, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    He seems to have some type of cerebral palsey rather than PD. Has this man been correctly diagnosed in the first place. I have a family member with later stage PD and she is completely different presentation to this gentleman??



  21. TheJasonAdameComedyShow on October 29, 2020 at 9:32 pm

    He needs Rick Simpson Oil I hope he’s taking it cause that’s the real medicine



  22. alyxskyler on October 29, 2020 at 9:36 pm

    Oh wow they portion it out right in front of you in California instead of it being pre portioned and sealed like people get it in other dispensaries? If so, that’s pretty cool 😯



  23. Moldy Bread on October 29, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    Buy him a vaporizer its Just 80 bucks for a good one and it realy bring’s the best Part out off weed



  24. Yeayeayea Yeayeayea on October 29, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    Legalize It!!!!



  25. EmeraldCity on October 29, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    I don’t use it, but my boyfriend of almost 15 years has PD. He is at a stage where I believe the meds have stopped working and he is not able to walk easily or bend. He has a certificate or license to legally buy marijuana from his doctor, but he doesn’t. I don’t know why not as he is "familiar" with it. I wonder if he would fall after using it? I think it would be like being "drunk"/



  26. KayCurbz421 on October 29, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    What kind of marijuana though? In the other videos says to rub a drop in his cheek and tongue. My grandma has Parkinson’s and we have tried tinctures and extracts with no avail! Should we move to vape? Etc? Please answer!



  27. John Paddy on October 29, 2020 at 9:46 pm

    Omg this is so wrong!! That is absolutely criminal in every aspect. The money you pay for "medication" is disgusting who ever is responsible should be ashamed and sentenced to a life experiencing parkinsons themselves, the ones in charge are evidently extremely cruel and merciless, i wish you all the best Larry and you have my support. Jamie



  28. truth be getting told on October 29, 2020 at 9:46 pm

    Well its clear why the pharmaceutical corporations don’t have interest. But the reason why public opinion is split is because of government bullshit education in health class and anti-drug commercials for those people programmed to be further programmed by legislation and curriculum.



  29. Thiyam Kenny on October 29, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    Yo… why so huge amount of money to pay for a natural herb…