Looking back, I can't think of a single person I've ever come across with a significant alcohol problem who quit and then remained sober despite drinking NA wine/beer. Doesn't mean they don't exist, but they must be fairly rare. All those other people who recommend not drinking stuff that tastes just like the stuff you're trying to quit, are communicating community wisdom, but everyone is free to learn their own truths.
Imagine someone trying to quit weed, switching to "ultra light weed" that looks and smells and tastes just like weed, but doesn't provide a buzz. Sooner or later, the reptile will win and convince her that she might as well smoke the real stuff, and meanwhile she looks and probably feels pretty silly salivating over a bowl of fake weed.
