At the end of 12 months, it was found that 60 percent remained in abstinence, 8.5 percent social drinking, 28.5 percent relapsed or defaulted, and 3 percent died. A poor outcome was observed in patients between 20 and 39 years old as compared to those between 40 and 59 years old. Patients with SADQ scores of less than 20 had good outcomes. However, there was no significant difference between Indian and Chinese patients. Marital status and social class were not useful predictors of outcome. 1 figure, 2 tables and 14 references (Author abstract)