i have usually found shrooms for $30 for an 1/8th as well usually. for my first time i just got an 1/8th and took half and my friend took half. that way you arent as nervous your first time cause you have someone there with you doing it too. as long as you keep a good open mind and try not to get all anxious about it and use it to get "high" so to speak or to make yourself feel better you should be fine. you want to take them when you feel good and prepared and are in a good state of mind and then everything is fun as hell. i drank alcohol when i was on them with no problem, the only thing is just watch for naseau, but a little bud should calm that down. good luck with it all and have a great time. it is well worth it.