Dry drunk
Dry Drunk
Dry drunk is a term used in the recovery community to describe a person who has stopped drinking alcohol but continues to exhibit the same dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes of active alcoholism.
Pronunciation
Dry Drunk: /draɪ drʌŋk/
Etymology
The term "dry drunk" is believed to have originated from 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) groups. It is used to describe someone who no longer drinks or abuses drugs, but continues to behave in dysfunctional ways that were present during their addiction.
Definition
A dry drunk may not be consuming alcohol, but they may still struggle with the emotional and psychological issues that led to their addiction in the first place. This can include denial, anger, resentment, and other negative emotions. They may also exhibit behaviors such as impulsivity, irresponsibility, and a lack of emotional maturity.
Related Terms
- Sobriety: The state of being sober, often in the context of recovery from substance abuse.
- Recovery: The process of overcoming a substance use disorder or addiction.
- Alcoholism: A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by an inability to stop or control alcohol use despite negative social, occupational, or health consequences.
- Addiction: A complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dry drunk
- Wikipedia's article - Dry drunk
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