Whether any of us can say we have perfect mental health is debatable
Too true.
My exposure to alcoholics has, as far as I am aware, been only with those in, or not in, "recovery" - not only on these boards but IRL as well. So, I guess that they are self-selecting on that basis. Individuals who "recover" without the "recovery" movement will not necessarily be apparent.
As far as labels are concerned, I don't even like using the term "alcoholic" anymore. Useful as shorthand, I guess, but too simplistic for me.