I had to make a lot of changes, and one of those was not going to bars or hanging out at drinking events of any kind for awhile. This included sports games, weddings, clubs, etc. It wasn't fun and I was "bored" more often than not, but I had to recondition my brain and body not to rely on alcohol for 100% of my fun. After awhile I enjoyed events more that had nothing to do with alcohol and have started to find peace in living a quieter life, with a focus on things more important that socializing.