I do not believe in labels. If a person really means something to you and you put in the effort you can change. Secret: You need to calculate what the worth is to you(motivation), practice "The will power"to change by getting help, then you need to take "The actions" required to help you succeed and last but not least, "Nothing is impossible with faith and God" But ..... you really need to want it. Sad and lonely for the family involved. Time wasted which you can never get back again,
lost forever. An addict cannot label himself and then say this is me world, take it or leave it, like it or not, I am not going to change. We are here to overcome our weaknesses. Master control in all things.