Hi blue, It's not unusual for some to substitute one addiction for another when getting dry and sober. I ate a lot of ice cream, for example, as my body craved the sugar which in an end product of alcohol digestion. I wonder if he has a supporet group such as AA or NA? These can be a big help for him. But until he calms down, you may want to consider moving out - with family, a friend, or on your own. There's no need to be the target of abuse. And just as an aside, he's not exhibiting the symptoms of a dry drunk, He's exhibiting the symptoms of someone going through a very difficult situation where he's still attracted to drugs and alcohol and is having a very hard time fighting it. There's no need for you to suffer from it, though.