It takes courage and strength to face your demons, and certainly conviction to make changes to your life. I would err on the caution of abstinence, only because staying away from something doesn't guarantee that you won't be affected by it. The best way to be free of an affliction is to be able to master your own control over how it affects you. Staying away from it means that it still controls you, but just in a different way. But if you need someone to hold you accountable, I suggest co-coach where you can also keep someone who has a goal accountable as well.