Old 04-08-2012, 08:25 AM
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sugarbear1
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That volunteering sounds good.
What about attempting to find work, even on campus?
A work Internship in your field of learning?
Got a hobby? Lots of clubs are out there. Join a local softball or bowling league?
Start your own small business--cutting grass, helping with gardening or home projects. If there's a lot of older people, I'm sure they could use some help, you'd meet some people there.
Ask some classmates to go out with you in a group to do something that doesn't involve drinking, there are things out there to do and not everyone drinks.

I'm not sure why you are opposed to AA meetings, even if it's just to meet others who are recovering. You don't have to do the program (sponsor and steps), it's always an option (same folks who you drank with at a bar, but they are sober).

I'm sure you'll think of something.
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