I've heard lots of sayings in my time in AA - the one that comes to mind here "If you don't want to slip, stay out of slippery places"
I stayed well clear of anywhere there was drinking in my early recovery years. That being said, you can't force what you feel is right or wrong on anyone, especially a drunk. I know that from personal experience, and everyone that tried to 'make my life better'. The more they tried the more I rebelled and the more they got frustrated.