Patient Story – Former Police Captain With Parkinson’s Has Amazing Results With Medical Marijuana

After a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s, Larry has exhausted every conventional method of treatment, every drug, and even brain surgery. Refusing to give up, he seeks alternatives, discovering the untapped benefits of exercise and medical marijuana. Now Larry will attempt the unthinkable, a 300-mile bike ride across South Dakota, a journey of hope for anyone facing a life altering illness. In this intimate portrait of courage, love, and community, Larry Smith refuses to give up, proving that if you love life, you’ll fight for it.

Getting His Medical Marijuana Card

This clip is from the feature documentary “Ride with Larry.” With his Parkinson’s symptoms worsening and options for new medications unavailable, retired police captain Larry S. is getting tested for his medical marijuana card. The final results in Part 3 show, unedited, the effect of cannabis on his Parkinson’s tremor, dyskinesia, and voice.

First Dispensary Visit

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.

Results

See the effects of cannabis first hand, unedited, on Parkinson’s tremor dyskinesia, and voice.

This clip is from the feature documentary “Ride with Larry” and shows retired police captain Larry trying medical marijuana for the first time.

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