Ramona House

25/10/2026

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Life is better sober.

25/10/2026

A “dry drunk” is a slang or street term sometimes used in recovery circles to describe someone who has stopped using substances but hasn’t addressed the underlying behaviors, thinking patterns, or emotional issues connected to their substance use.

It’s not a clinical diagnosis. It’s more of a recovery-community phrase.

What people usually mean by it:
Someone who:
-Is abstinent but still angry, resentful, or blaming
-Has rigid, black-and-white thinking
-Struggles with emotional regulation
-Avoids self-reflection or growth work
-Feels stuck, bitter, or disconnected
-Replaces substance use with other compulsive behaviors (work, control, relationships, etc.)

In short: the substance is gone, but the suffering hasn’t shifted much.

Important
The term can feel judgmental when used carelessly. Many people prefer to say:
“Untreated recovery”
“White-knuckling it”
“Early emotional recovery”
“Still healing”

via Sober Not Boring.

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23/10/2026

We are kicking of our fundraising Christmas Hampers early this year, Corinna has really done a fabulous job on them, weve 8 hampers this year and tickets are £1 a strip, Tickets can be bought directly at Ramona House, or from any member of staff, and we have supporters selling them in community.🎄🎅🤶

22/10/2026

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12/10/2026

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