“Enter Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction . a new book by Dr. Vera Tarman (with Philip Werdell). As the subtitle indicates Dr. Tarman focusses on how food, particularly of the junk variety, can be addictive for some individuals resulting in several negative consequences, including obesity. The book is full of stories about individuals’ struggles with food as it comes to dominate them and wreak havoc in their lives. Tarman is touchingly open about her own battles with food addiction: she’s been there.”