I go to NA but same dynamic.
I have a small group of friends in the fellowship, and it's all I need or want. Like others have said, those people who are serious about recovery and have their act together are the only ones I'd really want in my inner circle anyway.
Anyone who is surprised that the average level of crazy inside the rooms is greater than the average level of crazy among the normal population should think about that for a minute...
Sure, I have friends outside the rooms, but when I'm in trouble in my head, there are a small group of guys that I call, and they're all in recovery (for real).