Usually from what I have seen people have a period where they avoid all situations that may involve drinking or people who do, then maybe with a measure of caution go back occasionally. That's what I did and it was very lonely and difficult however I had good company here at SR and got through it, also have a bf and well, tons of Netflix LOL.
But I don't mean going to bars, just going back to visit friends who are known to drink. Going to Vegas sounds like being in CandyLand, personally I couldn't do it. As far as O'Douls I'd say playing with fire. Hard to believe but most (not all) desire for alcohol will abate with enough abstinence and like anything you have to go at it pretty hard and dedicatedly at least in the beginning.