When you’re looking for the right cannabis product for you, keep these considerations in mind:
Know what you’re trying to achieve. What you’re trying to feel or treat will help you narrow your options. Talk with the dispensary employee about your goals for cannabis use, whether that’s treating insomnia, reducing anxiety, or increasing energy.
Understand your tolerance. Some strains, such as Pineapple Express, are considered “entry level.” Their effects are typically mild and tolerable. Strains with higher levels of cannabinoids may be too potent for a first-time user.
Consider your medical history. While cannabis is a natural product, it can cause intense effects. Before you try cannabis, you need to consider possible interactions with existing medical conditions and medications. When in doubt, ask a doctor or other healthcare provider about your individual benefits and potential risks.
Decide on a desired consumption method. Each technique for consuming cannabis has benefits and drawbacks. If you smoke or vape cannabis, you may feel effects more quickly, but it can irritate your lungs and airways. Gummies, chewables, and foods may be easier to tolerate, but the effects take longer and often aren’t as potent.
Legality
Cannabis isn’t legal everywhere. A few years ago, all cannabis products were illegal in most parts of the United States. Today, many states have legalized cannabis for medical or recreational purposes, or both.
CBD laws are also evolving. Some states allow it for medicinal purposes, but they heavily regulate the source in order to prevent THC-laced CBD products.
Before you attempt to purchase or use cannabis, you should know the laws for your state. Keep in mind that cannabis is still illegal under federal law. If you don’t know the laws where you are, you could face legal consequences. 
You may be subject to different laws if you live outside of the United States.
The bottom line
If you’re curious about how cannabis might help you, talk with a doctor or other healthcare provider. 
They can discuss its potential positive and negative effects on your individual health and help you find something that suits your needs.
Then, you can begin to explore your options. Finding the right option for you may take time. You may also find that you don’t tolerate cannabis well. 
If you live in a state that has legalized cannabis, you can visit a dispensary and talk with a trained staff member. They may be able to recommend specific strains or other products to suit your individual needs.