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.
Despite the current understanding that alcoholism is a tenacious disease, there are lingering prejudices that cause some people to view alcohol abuse and dependence as moral failings that can be overcome simply by willpower, Volpicelli tells WebMD.