It's certainly a dangerous proposition. I could drink whenever I want, but I wont. That isn't to say that it is ENTIRELY by decision. If the opportunities arose more often to drink, I very well could go overboard. It isn't really a decision if there is no choice presented. I am fortunate in that area, at least.
I would always tell new-to-recovery addicts that drinking is a bad idea, period. I try not to tell them that they will NEVER be able to do it reasonably and responsibly, but I also don't tell them that they may someday. Better they put it out of mind for as long as possible. So not drinking in front of a recovering addict is more than just considerate. It is helpful practically, as well.
