Basically, there are three types of any equilibrium: (a) Stable Equilibrium: There is stable equilibrium, when the object concerned, after having been disturbed, tends to resume its original position. Thus, in the case of a stable equilibrium, there is a tendency for the object to revert to the old position.
The modern disease theory of alcoholism states that problem drinking is sometimes caused by a disease of the brain, characterized by altered brain structure and function. The American Medical Association (AMA) declared that alcoholism was an illness in 1956.
Q: Is alcoholism usually attributed to other mental illness? A: Sometimes alcoholism can appear to be depression, an anxiety problem, or dementia as a consequence of brain changes and life disruption due to the alcoholism. When the alcoholism is treated, mental clarity and diminution of other psychiatric symptoms are often noted.