I watched this so-called documentary in the hope that it would shed some light on the true effects of marijuana, even just on one man. However, the whole experiment was so lacking in empirical evidence, meaningful scientific controls, or detail about the exact nature of what Doug Benson was smoking, or in what quantities, as to be worthless.
The fact that Doug Benson only gave up pot for a month before starting the experiment all-but invalidated the results, especially as the man spent most of his life until that point, out of his head.
The ultimate misleading conclusion of this documentary seemed to be that pot only diminishes one's mathematical abilities, but otherwise, the effects are all positive. What seemed to be ironically ignored, especially by Doug Benson, was that he spent the entire movie in a droopy eyed, slightly slurred state of very mild stupor, that may feel great to him, but is very uncomfortable to those around him.
It was interesting that known marijuana problems, such as paranoia were barely touched upon, and even examinations of respiratory risks were restricted to measurement of lung capacity, with no discussion of whether marijuana presents a greater or lesser risk than tobacco to lung cancer.
The sad thing is, this documentary could have been a great opportunity to educate about any benefits or hazards connected to marijuana usage, but instead it was just a pathetic excuse for a self-avowed stoner to go on the ultimate bender.
Self-indulgent rubbish.
The fact that Doug Benson only gave up pot for a month before starting the experiment all-but invalidated the results, especially as the man spent most of his life until that point, out of his head.
The ultimate misleading conclusion of this documentary seemed to be that pot only diminishes one's mathematical abilities, but otherwise, the effects are all positive. What seemed to be ironically ignored, especially by Doug Benson, was that he spent the entire movie in a droopy eyed, slightly slurred state of very mild stupor, that may feel great to him, but is very uncomfortable to those around him.
It was interesting that known marijuana problems, such as paranoia were barely touched upon, and even examinations of respiratory risks were restricted to measurement of lung capacity, with no discussion of whether marijuana presents a greater or lesser risk than tobacco to lung cancer.
The sad thing is, this documentary could have been a great opportunity to educate about any benefits or hazards connected to marijuana usage, but instead it was just a pathetic excuse for a self-avowed stoner to go on the ultimate bender.
Self-indulgent rubbish.