Blaze, I'd suggest a little "one hitter" pipe- and use it that way- one hit and stop. Keep it up for a week or three, and see how it goes. If it goes well, make that 2 hits and so on...

If it goes badly, wait another year or two. Biochemistry and "where your head is at" change as you age. A few rare people have a biochemistry/psychology that just doesn't mix with pot. If this is you for either reason, you have my sympathy.

And, kids please don't mix pills and booze! At 60, I've lost way too many people to that combo! - Granny