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The Duration Alcohol Stays in Your System
By
Dr G Om Prakasham
Chairman, Lotus Wellness
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Alcohol is mainly broken down by the liver, which can metabolize around one standard drink per hour for males. Age, weight, gender, and the quantity of food consumed can impact how quickly the body processes alcohol. Sleeping or drinking water will not enhance the rate of alcohol absorption. Read More “The Duration Alcohol Stays in Your System”

Is Addiction a Disease or Choice? Lotus Wellness and Rehabilitation Center Explains
By
Dr G. Om Prakasham
Chairman, Lotus Wellness
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

We believe that a person who is addicted to alcohol or drugs is motivated to seek substances by one of four underlying conditions: Read More “Is Addiction a Disease or Choice? Lotus Wellness and Rehabilitation Center Explains”

What to Know About the Pink Cloud in Addiction Recovery
By
Dr G. Om Prakasham ,
Chairman, Lotus Wellness
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Addiction causes so much misery, suffering, and sadness that it is commonly expected that everything will be different in recovery. On the contrary, life in recovery is significantly more fulfilling, although it is not always full of roses and sunlight. Individuals in early recovery frequently endure a roller coaster of highs and lows as they progressively acclimate to life without the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, they may occasionally experience a brief moment of exhilaration and euphoria known as the pink cloud. Read More “What to Know About the Pink Cloud in Addiction Recovery”

Drinking on the Job is Frequently Accepted Even Encouraged
Drinking in the workplace is a bad idea for reasons that should seem obvious yet many employers look the other way when employees drink on the job and many actually encourage the use of alcohol.
Many popular television programs the world over are’nt far off the mark in their depiction of how alcohol is used in the workplace. According to a recent survey report by a popular news channel some employers believe that drinking creates a happier more creative workplace and they may be somewhat correct. Research by University of Chicago suggests that small amounts of alcohol may unleash creativity and support problem-solving.
Workers frequently head out for a round or two of cocktails at lunch. Frequently liquor is often in plain sight and employees drink openly without constraint. Read More “DRINKING IN THE WORKPLACE: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS”

In a medical setting, holistic therapy addresses mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health conditions while considering social and economic issues. The difference between traditional and holistic therapy is that in conventional rehabs only the psychological, behavioral patterns and ramifications of traditional therapy are observed and treated.In holistic therapy, the person’s entire being is looked at and treated at a 360-degree angle. Read More “What is Holistic About The Addiction Treatment At LOTUS”

By Dr G Om Prakasham
Chairman, Lotus Wellness
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

You may have had a childhood trauma that was incredibly painful, either physically or emotionally, such as sexual assault, the death of a parent or close friend, or the loss of an opportunity, and you have buried the occurrence because it was so terrible. Or perhaps you remember it and have been unable to let go of the memories. The pain is still there, whether you’re aware of it or not. Certain occurrences bring back the emotions you had at the time.
Depression, anxiety, frustration, discomfort, and anger are symptoms of unresolved sentiments. Thus, even if you don’t recall the original loss, you know the emotional anguish. Read More “What Causes a Drug or Alcohol Addiction?”