Indeed... if you smoke only in the weekends, your tolerance is almost null, so the effects will be very strong.

I think youre absolutely right wishing to change booze for weed. It seems you know a good deal about this, so youre in the right path.

I would suggest to you smoke very slowly. Take one hit, wait 10-15 minutes until it kick in, then take another hit, wait some more 10-15 minutes, until you reach the desired level of highness. In your post you talk about a "mild stage" thats is enjoyable for you. So, try smoking hit by hit until you reach this level.

The strain of the weed makes a great difference too. There is the sativa strains, which gave a mind high, make you think a lot of things, but also gives anxiety to ones not used to it. And there is the indica strains, which give a body high, mellowness, relaxation, sleepness, and so. I would suggest to you smoke the indica ones until you become used to it.

Reading your description of the feelings you have when smoke, im almost sure youre smoking too much, and losing control of the high. Its frightening, i know. So, to overcome it, you must smoke less, until you are used to the efects.

And, good luck! I sincerely hope you can learn how to enjoy this wonderful plant. It will be very good to you. :thumbsup: