“Dry drunk” doesn’t mean what you might think. It’s not a moral judgment or an insult. It’s not about going through early withdrawal, nor is it about the early stage of recovery from addiction. In the field of addiction recovery, “dry drunk” is a specific term that refers to a person who does not drink or use drugs anymore, but who has not yet addressed any mental health issues. Thank you, Keven, for clearly explaining the concept of “dry drunk” and its impact on recovery. Substance and Addictio

One of the most difficult parts of early recovery for me was being a ‘dry drunk’. I dwelled on what I couldn’t have instead of what I was gaining. I wasn’t doing anything to really help my situation. Just grilling on and holding tight. The anger and resentment for being ‘forced’ to get sober was a big part of it. #inspireeachother #donthaveadrinkwithme #drydrunk #alcoholic #recovery #sober #sobriety #wedorecover #alcohol #drinking #aa #odaat | The Recovering Drunkard

One of the most difficult parts of early recovery for me was being a ‘dry drunk’. I dwelled on what I couldn’t have instead of what I was gaining. I wasn’t doing anything to really help my situation. Just grilling on and holding tight. The anger and resentment for being ‘forced’ to get sober was a big part of it. #inspireeachother #donthaveadrinkwithme #drydrunk #alcoholic #recovery #sober #sobriety #wedorecover #alcohol #drinking #aa #odaat | The Recovering Drunkard