I couldn't have remained clean in a using atmosphere. I stayed out of bars, eliminated alcohol from my home, and I didn't participate in any social gathering where others were using drugs. I didn't hang out with folks for whom using was a necessary element of socializing. I sought out people who were living the way I desired to live, so making new friends wasn't hard. Drug users disappeared from my life (except when they expressed a desire to live clean) and social drinkers understood that I wasn't interested in social invitations that revolved around drinking. We did (and do) other things together that don't involve (or revolve around) drinking.
Do these friends socialize without substances? And do they respect your desire to be clean (and sober)? If not, why is it important to you that you not lose their friendship? What else do you have in common with them besides using?
Peace & Love,
Sugah