I am much like you, Buck, like, whenI was a kid, I too had difficulty in sleeping.
My brain would be on fire, thinking about all kinds of stuff - I used to read 4 books a week, just to try to get to sleep.
It was at it's 'worst' when I was about 13 - I read the entire LOTR trilogy, and the Hobbit, in a fortnight!

It also helps with my physical pain - back, neck, and knees and shoulders...

Although I would honestly say that I regard the 'mecidinal' benefits as a handy and welcome 'side-effect', as I do tend to view the herb as a recreational (mixed with psychological relief from my life's angsts) thing.

So, in summary:
The high comes first, but the mecidinal benefits are really cool

Where do I tick the box ...I suppose "not really, just for fun or whatever"..init?

Thanks