I’m sure they say in the meetings if your not in a relationship don’t meet anyone for a year. No dates or anything like this, even one night stands. This causes us to use. You get that adrenaline of buzz your meeting someone, then it’s I’ll get a few drinks, might last longer.. Get some coke aswell. So yes this is a big no no in recovery.
He just needs get back on track asap. The longer he leaves it the worse he will get.