Scared of going to a Halloween Party

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So one of my friends from school told me that she wanted me to go to a Halloween party at her friend's house. I was thinking of going, but I don't really think I'm going to go. First of all, her friend doesn't go to our school, so I don't even know her. Second, the only person I would know at the party is my friend and one other kid (who I'm not even friends with). Third of all, I'm afraid of being around underage drinking. Remember, this is a high school party with 40 kids, so there will most likely be alcohol. My friend told me that she told one of her friends not to bring alcohol (she doesn't like drinking), but her friend who is throwing the party likes drinking a little bit, so if she decided to spike the punch, she would ask everyone if it was okay. Plus, my friend told me that everyone gets crazy with the games they play (apparently everybody gets "sexual" when playing truth or dare). I'm not going to go, but I feel bad because my friend has been wanting me to come. However, I know I'll be uncomfortable if I go, so I'm just going to stick with my gut. Have you guys ever been scared of going to a high school party?

If going would make you feel uncomfortable, stick with your gut instinct. Don't go.

Does your friend know you're on the spectrum? If so, she should understand that hyper-social environments such as that of a party make you uneasy.

Yes, she does know about my Aspergers (we both attend a high school for students with learning and social disabilities) and I have told her about the symptoms. Still, I don't always come off as someone on the spectrum, since I learned how to control some of my traits. However, I'm still nervous about meeting new people, especially when it's somewhere like a party. Work and school is different, since kids have to behave.

At least you have the chance, the most I get to do is supervise my younger siblings going trick or treating in my grandparents' neighbourhood.
Yeahhhh... rock on...

I think it's good experience to go to a party like that, then you can fully know your limits. You may make friends, you may hate it there. I'd say it's worth the risk, after years of never being invited to big dos like that I urge anyone who is invited to attend.