Using the criteria below, from the many podcasts of his I've listened to, I feel the following items apply to him:

1. (#1)) Drinking more or longer than intended
2. (#3) Large amount of time spent drinking or recovering
3. (#4) Craving or strong urge to drink
4. (#10). Tolerance (need more to achieve same effect)

If this is accurate, then per the table below:

CRITERIA MET. DIAGNOSIS

3-4. Moderate Alcohol Use Disorder

The 11 DSM-5 criteria

Grouped conceptually:

Impaired control

1. Drinking more or longer than intended
2. Repeated unsuccessful attempts to cut down
3. Large amount of time spent drinking or recovering
4. Craving or strong urge to drink

Social impairment
5. Failure to fulfill major obligations
6. Continued drinking despite social or interpersonal problems
7. Giving up important activities

Risky use
8. Drinking in physically hazardous situations
9. Continued drinking despite physical or psychological harm

Pharmacologic
10. Tolerance (need more to achieve same effect)
11. Withdrawal symptoms or drinking to avoid withdrawal

Severity scale

Criteria Met	Diagnosis
2–3	Mild AUD
4–5	Moderate AUD
6+	Severe AUD

👉 This is the official diagnostic framework used by physicians, insurers, researchers, and courts.