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functioning addict 

A person that has an addiction whether it be to alcohol or drugs and still able to maintain a "normal" life.
My boyfriend is a functioning addict. He can drink from the time he wakes up until the time he goes to bed and still is able to go to work.

high functioning psychopath 

A psychopath who has a stable lifestyle and usually possess high status and influence in society. They can be anyone- CEOs, millionaires, politicians , doctors. But inspit of their high functioning they are still people without a shred of empathy or a conscience

High functioning alcoholic 

An excuse term alcoholics use to justify their continued self-destruction.
Joe: "Wow, James is drinking and it's only 7 AM."
Mike: "He's a high functioning alcoholic. He says he needs it to function."
Joe: "So he's a severe alcoholic who needs help then."

high functioning autism 

A developmental disorder, usually diagnosed in childhood, where the person behaves in a distant manner and haves difficulties socializing. Some high functioning people with the condition are actually quite bright. The person with the condition is NOT retarded. In fact, as I said, some are quite bright.
High functioning autism is a developmental disorder.

High-Functioning Homeless 

Someone who has a stable job, disposable income and active lifestyle but does not have a primary residence.
Joe has chosen to be High-Functioning Homeless. He works and goes out with friends all the time and when he’s not traveling (like a boss), he sleeps in a trailer or at an AirBnB.

functioning crackhead 

A functioning crackhead is somebody that is able to hold down a job and maintain a "normal" lifestyle while on crack, without completely sucumbing they're life to the drug.
Guy 1: For a hype, that dude sure has a decent house and job.

Guy 2: Yeah, thats because he's a functioning crackhead