Smoking in public is a judgement call. Around here, the city PD has said that patients should only medicate in their own homes. (I generally smoke on my porch, in plain view of my neighbors, unless there are children present.) When I go hiking or biking in secluded areas, I will occasionally bring some marijuana, although I use it for recreation more than medication in those circumstances. I do not smoke in public areas where others might smell the smoke - both as a courtesy to other residents and to avoid entanglements with the cops. Because of my work, I cannot medicate during the day at all, and I have to minimize my overall consumption to avoid side effects. Finding a place to medicate isn't a problem for me, but I can see how it would be for some folks.