This document discusses alcoholism in India and the need for a holistic approach to treatment. It provides statistics on alcohol use in India and negative health and social outcomes of untreated alcoholism. It advocates treating the physical, psychological, and social aspects of a person through detoxification, counseling, social support, and addressing any co-occurring conditions. Relapse is viewed as part of recovery. A holistic approach involves medical treatment, psychosocial interventions, motivation, family support, and changing social and government policies.