Recovering from addiction to cigarettes and alcohol is no problem 85% of the time but being around people that don’t seem to be able to socialize without these things always rekindle the desire in me. Don’t want to become a hermit as I love socializing but do people really need these things to relate to others?!?!
Their question seems to be being able to socialize. Hence, the suggestions. So apologies for any misunderstanding.
That said, if the issue, is peer pressure, then my suggestion in choosing and limiting social circles still stands.
If none of their friends drink or smoke, they won’t have to worry about accidental peer pressure.