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.
Myth: Alcoholism is a Moral Dilemma That Alcoholics Bring on Themselves. Historically, alcoholism has long been embroiled in a battle of 'vice vs. disease'. Although declared a disease by the AMA, the idea of alcoholism as a disease still has some dispute. Depending on the viewpoint and the time in history, alcoholics have been treated as everything from sick patients to criminals.