Well ..not really , if he were not a footballer no one would even know of his habit and he would be like many other young professionals .
Its only that he is involved in elite sport , and had the money ..which gave him high profile contacts and attacked attention .
Its a world that involves many young professionals , many here will not agree ..but its so very true .
Whether he is an addict or not ..depends on your definition , and remember to relate that back to the definitions on alcohol ..before anyone starts cursing the dangers of drugs .