I know alcoholics who are well to do, out of debt, happily married, and have a diverse social circle and several personal hobbies, get exercise, and enjoy thinking. None of that shows the merits of alcoholism. I can't speak for the person you're replying to, but I could guess that it's your drug addiction that they have no desire to emulate.
Addicts insisting that their addiction isn't one is cliché for a reason.
Addicts insisting that their addiction isn't one is cliché for a reason.