It's really great that you recognize the immaturity of your past behavior and are trying to make things right, and that you see the danger of falling in with friends who aren't committed to your recovery.
I second what Phred (and others) have said:
C. get out and meet new people
Find a support group, volunteer somewhere, read to poor kids at the public library, whatever. Go do something that makes you feel good and surrounds you with real, live people. There's nothing wrong with having good friends made on AIM or elsewhere, but there are few substitutes for a flesh-and-blood buddy who can be there for you physically when you need a ride or a hug or a good smack upside the head. So, continue to interact with your AIM friends but expand your world to include people who can be there to support you through what you're going through and help keep you on the path you've chosen.
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"If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing."
- Anatole France
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