My personal experience is that it does more harm than good by having meetings constantly remind people that they can easily relapse. It can be good to have structure at the beginning, but at some point the best way to stay sober is just to change your routine, do your best to stay away from triggers, and never pretend that you have an incurable disease.
The evidence on the ground is the exact opposite. Going to meetings reduces the chance of relapse. I've been to meetings all over the country and this is a constant refrain. We are most at danger when we isolate from sober people and forget that we have a problem or think it's cured. There is no cure for a real alcoholic.
