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Radio 4,17 Feb 2026,14 mins

Series Impulsive

2. Wonder drugs

Shadow World

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Not long after his diagnosis with Parkinson鈥檚 disease, Steve starts chatting to camgirls online. But soon he鈥檚 going on the sites every night, even logging on while his wife鈥檚 asleep next to him in bed. How long can he keep it a secret? Steve鈥檚 one of more than 200 people who contacted 麻豆社 Investigations correspondent Noel Titheradge about their experiences of side effects caused by dopamine agonist drugs. When medications turn out to have life-changing side effects, how do we balance the benefits with the risks? Details of organisations offering help and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline. If you have any concerns about medication you鈥檙e taking, speak to your doctor. Presenter: Noel Titheradge Producer: Lucy Burns Editor: Matt Willis A 麻豆社 News Long Form Audio production

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