Hi Nonever, I had a similar situation recently and didn't go on a works night out or a college reunion, many friends were peeved off with me but I could not take the risk of drinking and happy now I didn't. You really have to put yourself first, especially in early recovery. This is a serious situation we are all in and life threatening. I am 52 days clean now and still in recovery mode with PAWS, do some research on "kindling" and "post alcohol withdrawal syndrome" here on SR or GOOGLE it. Best of luck and remember your health comes first and is your wealth.