Bill Bogart author "Off The Street: Legalizing Drugs", Prof Law U of Windsor reviews "Food Junkies" by Dr. Vera Tarman.
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No Silver Bullet: Medications for Food Addiction and Obesity
There are still no medications available that are very effective for either food addiction or obesity. Here is a typical list of medications for people who are being treated for eating disorders or … [Read more...] about No Silver Bullet: Medications for Food Addiction and Obesity
The Bariatric Surprise
One night in 2007, sitting alone in my apartment, I came to a decision. After 22 years of marriage my wife had left me in 2001 for a younger man after a year-long affair. I was now in my 50s, over 420 pounds with a BMI over 57, hadn’t had sex in years, and had given up on dieting after numerous … [Read more...] about The Bariatric Surprise
Are Meds Your New Higher Power?
When I entered my clinical practice in the early 1990s, I was at the cusp of the introduction of the first blockbuster anti-depressant. I was very curious about Prozac. I let myself be wined and dined by the drug reps; they were so eager, young, and enthusiastic about their new product. I read … [Read more...] about Are Meds Your New Higher Power?
Binge Eating Disorder in the DSM 5: Good News or No News for the Food Addict?
For those of us working in the field of food addiction, the DSM-1V (Diagnostic and Statistics Manual) has been a poor reflection of our clinical reality. The highly controversial DSM-V, expected to be released in May 2013, may not be much of an improvement for the food addict.
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Food Addiction IS Drug Addiction
I am the Medical Director of Renascent, which is a 21 day residential treatment centre in Toronto for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. I have been in the field of Addiction Medicine since 1993, and have had my specialization in addiction medicine (by … [Read more...] about Food Addiction IS Drug Addiction
Fat Denial
Writing this post about fat denial was a real eye-opener. How can a person who is overweight or obese be in denial about their weight? I understand how an alcoholic can be in denial or a drug addict but a person who is overweight?? How can this be?? Isn’t it obvious? The answer is, as with most … [Read more...] about Fat Denial
The Therapist Asks: How Can a 12 Step Group Help the Food Addict?
1. INTRODUCTION
Doctors don’t hesitate to send their patients with alcohol problems to Alcoholics Anonymous. Why do so few send their patients with eating problems to a similar group? … [Read more...] about The Therapist Asks: How Can a 12 Step Group Help the Food Addict?
The Yale Food Addiction Scale
The Yale Food Addiction Scale is an attempt to diagnose Food Addiction from a scientific and clinical perspective. A diagnosis of Food Addiction from the medical or psychiatric framework does not yet exist, but a Scale such as this marks the first step towards professional credibility of this … [Read more...] about The Yale Food Addiction Scale
Vera Tarman, MD, A Doctor Who Gets It By Jill Escher
Last year when I visited my local doctor for an annual physical, I could not help but notice that not only was he fairly fat, his young female receptionist likely exceeded 400 pounds. Though … [Read more...] about Vera Tarman, MD, A Doctor Who Gets It By Jill Escher
Big Sugar : Big Winner By Signe Dewar
We have all heard the taunts delivered to people who are overweight. But is obesity solely the fault of the individual? Why would someone choose a lifestyle that is so problematic from an individual … [Read more...] about Big Sugar : Big Winner By Signe Dewar
Can Diet Soda Lead To Relapse?
Twenty-six years ago and a hundred pounds heavier, I was told "You eat like I used to drink". The information came from a recovered alcoholic. I then sought out recovered food addicts. It was suggested that I put down (eliminate completely) all my binge foods. I wrote them down: there were 76. … [Read more...] about Can Diet Soda Lead To Relapse?
