I totally agree.
I also think the word "alcoholic" is often a barrier to getting help--at least for high bottom people. I think for a lot of people, it conjures a very specific portrait of alcohol abuse (daytime drinking, out of control behavior, low socio-economic status). Personally, I'm comfortable calling myself an alcoholic here (though I agree it lacks any specific meaning.). But I'd love to see some new language that's both positive and less loaded down by negative stereotypes.