I’ve always found the term “Dry Drunk” to be somewhat demeaning and derogatory. But it is commonly used in the rooms of A.A./N.A. Therefore, it is worth understanding its meanings and broader implications and applications. Essentially, the term refers to...
Too often one hears comments like: “oh, he/she has such an alcoholic personality” or “that’s such an alcoholic thing to say”. These statements are used to disparage people, even if they don’t suffer from the disease of alcohol dependency! The...
These are difficult times for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Isolation (both physical and psychological) are at an all-time high. 12-step meetings have been shut down. Relapses on alcohol and drugs are on the rise (both statistically and in terms of...