I have friends who have never had an alcohol problem and use controlled drinking methods to make sure they're not putting themselves in danger. It's admirable, really, as much as it can be for someone who chooses to drink.
Can't say I've ever seen it successful in someone recovering from a problem. I myself had always planned to eventually get into controlled drinking, but 75 days in today and my body's recovery is still absolutely haywire. It's moments like that where clarity hits you that you're MONTHS off the poison and still struggling with related health issues, but yet making plans to try and let what destroyed you back into your life. It simply doesn't work.