Hi, Yes. One of the AW's mechanisms if she feels the urge to is to mention it to one of her AA group or me if I'm around, just so she can get through the moment.
I was advised not to panic at this. It was explained that when the AW needs to tell me "she is thinking about a drink" it is actuially positive since it means she doesn't want to do and just needs to talk though the feeling for a few minutes.
(If she is going to drink she will not tell me of course)
I got the counsellor to reassure my that my response, whilst it would be kind and caring, would not be contigent on whether this moment led to a drink based on how I answer respond (again, not my responsibility!)