When I opened this thread Dee I wondered if someone was going to say something like that. It is kind of like fake drinking. I guess I could see it being potentially problematic especially if the act of mixing a drink is triggering for you.
When I really really want to drink, but am not going to, I have tonic and lime... because it has that bitter kick I used to like. I've never noticed it being a problem for me, but if I did think it was becoming one, I'd stop drinking it.
Always good to be aware.