Doug Benson gains eight pounds during a 30-day period of daily cannabis use while documenting the effects on his health and mental abilities.
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Doug Benson gains eight pounds during a 30-day period of daily cannabis use while documenting the effects on his health and mental abilities.
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Synopsis
Comedian Doug Benson begins his 60-day experiment in Los Angeles with a month of complete cannabis abstinence. He undergoes various health tests to assess his physical and mental state. Following this, he consumes cannabis daily for another 30 days. Interviews with marijuana activists, dispensary owners, and patients provide context to the medical cannabis movement. Benson's physician finds minimal health impacts, noting an eight-pound weight gain and an unexpected increase in sperm count. The film was directed by Michael Blieden and released in 2007.
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Why Watch
- See Doug Benson's unique cannabis experiment.
- Meet activists and patients in the medical cannabis movement.
- Find out how cannabis affected Benson's health tests.
Did You Know
- Doug Benson gained eight pounds during his 30 days of cannabis use.
- Benson's sperm count increased despite common medical expectations.
- His overall SAT score improved during the cannabis use period.
- The film was released on DVD on April 20, 2008.
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What is the premise of Super High Me?
Super High Me documents comedian Doug Benson avoiding cannabis for 30 days and then consuming it daily for another 30 days to assess its effects on his health.
What were the health effects observed in Doug Benson during the experiment?
Benson experienced a weight gain of eight pounds and a significant decrease in his ability to do mental mathematics, but his sperm count increased and his overall SAT score improved.
When was the DVD of Super High Me released?
The DVD was released on April 20, 2008.
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