If you want to make some acquaintances that won't lead you to drink, all I can say is AA can do that. Often after you meet a few people, you can join in some arranged activities where the point is to have fun without drinking. I was invited to some things but I did not like the activities so I turned them down (they were all at the beach- so NOT my scene!) but my point is this: there is some hope you can get some new company and maybe even friends in the process. You don't HAVE to do anything you don't want to as far as AA. Some people there may shove things down your throat, so to speak- but just get what you can out of it... Just a suggestion.