Ecstasy and Agony

Synopsis: Looks at ex-professional stuntman Tim Lawrence, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 34, who uses the illegal drug Ecstasy to relieve the symptoms and restore normal movement. The flooding of the brain with sertonin that results from taking Ecstasy connects with the work of researchers in Manchester, and chemicals in Ecstasy are being investigated for their therapeutic effect.
Series: Horizon, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 2001
Availability: Sale; 2001 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Broadcast on BBC2 on 15/2/01.
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: Ecstasy; Parkinson’s disease

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