I appreciate the feedback. I want to make something clear though, my problems are on Friday and Saturday nights. Most of the things suggested so far are decent, but they are day activities. This is a small town so even though I do volunteer work, even that is limited to once a month. Also, I live the Southwestern USA and that is mostly desert. It doesn't snow and we don't have lakes or rivers here.
Here is what I do to pass the time: Reading, Writing, TV/Movies, Music, Running/Walking, Internet, Playstation. And of course looking for a job and studying.
These are all things I enjoy, but I want to be more social.
During the day I am fine. And most nights during the week I am fine also. It's the weekends where I get into trouble. Being bored and/or depressed were reasons I would drink in the past. Plus, it feels good to go out and be around people.