WOW THIS IS A TOUGH ONE... why? well because when we feel like we have no friends we also feel like the whole world f'in sucks!! And believe me, everyone feels that way at one point or another! But no matter what you do, please do not get involved with the whole drugs, drinking thing... Don't even smoke cigarettes just to be part of a crowd because honestly that is a sign of real insecurity right there!! Hey you seem like a very well grounded individual but you are lacking some confidence right now. And the whole thing about backstabbing, that is gonna happen to anyone, all the time no matter what. People like to talk, and lie, and be jerks. That is just human nature in a messed up kind of way. What is difficult is rising above all that and being true to yourself, which I think you are doing. Go about your business, and make contact with like-minded people, and just have friendly conversation with them without any expectations of a wonderful friendship emerging because wonderful friendships take time to grow so focus on relaxing around others and give off the attitude that you can take it or leave it and there is NO PRESSURE!! Be a cool cat, enjoy conversations but don't make people feel uncomfortable by standing too close or staring at their face too much - You hear me? Cool, well I hope that helps out, if not, post back and I'll try to help some more!