I am legal in Ca. Have been for years. I grow my own and it is truly my best medicine. There are many choices when it comes to TCH content (euphoria) and CBD (analgesia) plus so many other cannabinoids that can really take away certain ailments.

Certain strains are "uppers" so to speak and others can be "downers."
It's like any other medication where you have to find what's right for you.
There are roots of administration, different forms of cannabis (including concentrates i.e. edibles/hash) doses and frequency of dosing.

I would say give it a go. The list of negative side affects are less intimidating than many pharma products.