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.
1 ...a disease of the brain. 2  Drinking alters its functioning. 3  It is known as alcoholic brain. ... 4 a biopsychosocial disease. ... 5  no different from other chronic diseases like diabetes. 6  It has be managed throughout the life of the sufferer. ... 7 has signs and symptoms like any other disease.ome of the reasons why the disease model of alcoholism are so hotly debated are: 1  If alcoholism is a disease, then it is a medical condition. 2  This means that insurance companies will pay for its treatment. 3  The disease status also means that those who suffer from the condition are 'powerless' over their illness.