Originally Posted by
SWTPEA61 
Can someone explain what a dry drunk is ?
I've heard this term before and I'm confused on what it means.
The term "Dry Drunk" usually refers to someone who has physically quit the act of drinking alcohol, but has not addressed any of the issues surrounding their addiction -and they may still exhibit some of the bad behaviors they had while they were actively drinking.
The term also has some negative connotations and can be used in a derogatory manner, so it's not always accepted by everyone. On that note, a quick reminder that arguments about things of that nature are not allowed here in the forums.
Bottom line though there is no "textbook" definition of the term - it's just a phrase.