Alcohol is everywhere. I walk by it every time I go grocery shopping. It's always around at family get-togethers, restaurants and sporting events. It’s in my house. If I really wanted to I could get into my mom’s stash and get blasted.
I personally have no reason to hang out in bars, but just because someone goes to one doesn't mean he/she is setting him/herself up for failure. It depends upon the individual. I know what my triggers are (and that can change depending upon my mood) so I stay away from the things that would set me off.