Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease

The fifth World Parkinson Congress was held in Kyoto, Japan. The congress welcomed 2,777 delegates from 60 countries.
Would you be interested in telling your story? There are many ways you can get involved.
Spotlight YOPD is a UK-based charity with the ultimate goal of supporting patients with young-onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD), raising the profile and mobilising research into YOPD.
In this revealing blog post, "Simon Templar" shares his harrowing experience with dopamine agonists and their unexpected effect on his impulse control, leading him into a dangerous and costly gambling experiment.