Anyone else? I find that I’m okay in a social setting unless people are drinking. Im guessing it takes time to be comfortable around booze again 
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Um yes. For me it did. But it doesn't bother me so much anymore
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Drunk people make me very uncomfortable. Even slightly buzzed people stress me out. I'm over 7 years sober and I don't think that will ever change for me.
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Drunk people annoy me, especially when I was one of them.
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Dude, you're not alone. Very common and it will pass. Its easier for some, harder for others (social aspect) - go at your own pace and if you're uncomfortable, it's super important to remember to take a step back or separate from the moment, regroup, etc
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Oh heck yes. Makes sense when we start using as social lubricant when we're teens. Unfortunately alcohol also increases anxiety when we're not using, so you're right, it might take some time to start feeling more comfortable. It'll be ok 
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It took me a while. When I realized that the good times were because of the persons and activities at events and not the alcohol it got way easier to go to social events and drink fruit juice or sparkling water.
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It took a while for me to be okay around people drinking. If I'm feeling out of my element, I won't attend. Not worth it. If people are wasted, I'm out of there.
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Yeah, realizing that it’s just not my activity of choice anymore and that if I was drunk too, I’d probably love taking part in the aimless conversation too. Tough one to get over because that’s the environment many of us thrived in for so long by force of habit!
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100%!! When you think about the psychological effects of interacting a certain way for so long, you essentially have to learn how to do it again from square one.
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Correct.
Give it time.
Hello from NY wishing I lived in Canada! I always suffered from social anxiety. I built my entire persona to hide it. Big strong tough guy. Terrified inside. I’m just about to hit a year and If there’s one thing I have noticed for sure…. The anxiety is less than 1/2 it was when I was drinking and drugging.
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I’m ok with being around alcohol, I have no temptation but I also try to not mingle with those who do drink.
I have the same problem. Right now I avoid anyone that’s drinking and social events when there is alcohol involved.