Dry drunk

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA recovering alcoholic who is not drinking alcohol, but has relapsed mentally and emotionally; Such a relapse.

2.NounSuch a relapse.

3.NounAny substance addict who has quit using, but remains psychologically dependent.

4.AdjectiveBeing a recovering alcoholic who has quit drinking alcohol, but remains psychologically dependent.

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