Is it rude or inconsiderate to label a person, a drunk, a dope-head, etc. ?

Is it rude or inconsiderate to label a person, a drunk, a dope-head, etc. ?
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It’s certainly a derogatory way to refer to an alcoholic, but it’s also not really fair to excuse unsavory behavior that can be modified. An alcoholic or person with ADD who doesn’t actively try to improve themselves may warrant some scorn from others.
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