No, name calling is name calling.
I do not believe that saying you were drunk when you committed a crime is any kind of legal excuse. A vast amount of people in prison were under the influence of something when they committed their crime.
I know several people who smoke pot regularly , have succesful careers, own homes and have raised their families. I don't know any crack heads. I see what alcohol can do all the time, I know many functioning alcoholics. I know many more people who drink alcohol but don't abuse it nor break laws. It certainly is not black and white.
Letereat made a mistake, or maybe he didn't. I don't know and I am not judging him. I will let you do that , you seem pretty good at judging people. Careful not to fall off your lofty perch.