A Dry Drunk is someone who has a
drinking problem but has for whatever reason has manged to stop.
The key here is
"drinking problem"... These people are pretty extraordinary because they have managed to stop without support.
I drink occasionally with friends. So I consider myself a social drinker.
My ex wife is an alcoholic because she drinks to excess every evening... Her behavior always changes for the worse after she's had a few.
I have confronted her about this and she yelled back at me stating there was nothing wrong with drinking and it's just who she is... Whatever
Some people can drink regularly and it's never a problem. It never affects their work or family life. They don't become aggressive or brazen.
My uncle was like this. He loved his scotch and cigarettes and drank everyday. He was very successful in all aspects of his life.
When he was sick with the flue he would simply stop smoking and drinking until he was better. I remember on one occasion he was sick for nearly 2 weeks.
He stopped smoking and drinking for the entire time without any ill side effects or cravings.
As soon as he was fit again he lite up a smoke and had a drink of scotch just like he always did. He passed away a few years ago aged 78.
What it really comes down to is how do you feel about drinking?
Is it a problem for you? Does it affect your family life or work?
And don't let anybody hang labels on you...