Trigger alcohol

So I believe the main trigger is alcohol and stress. I have been drinking socially while I quit. It us hard but I feel that this will improve my chances to stay quit. If I abstain then I am not eliminating the trigger. I an determined to do this. I do not want to be out with friends, have a glass of wine and start smoking again. This is the hardest challenge ive had to do and I don't want to go through this again!