Originally Posted by
JDNWATER 
If alcohol does not pose, health, legal or personal problems for an individual, can/should you call this person an alcoholic? It seems to diminish a word that should be used to describe a serious condition that many suffer from.
I'm not crazy about labels. And I feel the term "alcoholic" is archaic, and I don't believe it's a term used much in the medical community. If your drinking doesn't cause you problems, then enjoy your life. Personally, I would see another Dr., as I feel you're the final authority on whether you have a problem or not. And if you do feel the need to stop, you will find a lot of support on this site.
Unfortunately, being completely honest can have consequences. A man in my state told a Dr. about his drinking habits and the Dr. reported him to the DMV. The man's license was revoked based solely on the Dr.'s report. The issue received quite a bit of local press.
Man Loses License for Drinking at Home