Author: Vera Tarman MD

Food Addiction Relapse: Why, Oh Why? Why does relapse occur, even with the best of intentions? Relapse is so common in food addiction and so frustrating for the person who is trying everything yet still reaches for the sugary or processed food item. Here is a lecture discussion on why this occurs and what to do about it. My name is Dr. Vera Tarman, and I am an Addictions Physician based in Toronto, Canada. I am the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. With over 20 years of experience, I have a passion for…

What is all the buzz about cannabis? Here is a documentary-style video I curated about the benefits and concerns of cannabis, done with my patients who suffer from general addiction in mind. What do you think? My name is Dr. Vera Tarman, and I am an Addictions Physician based in Toronto, Canada. I am the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. With over 20 years of experience, I have a passion for teaching the fascinating subject of the biology of addiction ie alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, and opiates, especially about sugar and food addiction. I…

Are sugar and processed foods basically drug foods? Here is a full lecture that I often give my clients in various treatment centers on why I believe this to be true. It covers the biology of food addiction—the hormonal and neuro-chemical drives to overeat – how this process is the same as any other addiction. If you want to learn more, we have an excellent Adapt Your Life Sugar and Food Addiction course (16 modules, pdfs etc) for a small fee. Want to meet a few key spokespersons in the field to talk about food addiction and recovery? This is…

Ketamine: Is it a safe drug for Recreational Use? Listen to this talk on Ketamine, the medical and recreational uses, as well as the dangers of Ketamine. Includes an anonymous person who used ketamine and what happened to her. My name is Dr. Vera Tarman, and I am an addiction physician based in Toronto, Canada. I am the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. With over 20 years of experience, I have a passion for teaching the fascinating subject of the biology of addiction ie alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, and opiates, especially about sugar and…

I hated Brussel sprouts – now I love them | Chef AJ My name is Dr. Vera Tarman, and I am an Addictions Physician based in Toronto, Canada. I am the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. With over 20 years of experience, I have a passion for teaching the fascinating subject of the biology of addiction ie alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, and opiates, especially about sugar and food addiction. I have presented at international public forums and media platforms to educate and advocate on sugar and food addiction. Please read my book “Food Junkies:…

Vegan versus Plant Based | Chef AJ My name is Dr. Vera Tarman, and I am an Addictions Physician based in Toronto, Canada. I am the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. With over 20 years of experience, I have a passion for teaching the fascinating subject of the biology of addiction ie alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, and opiates, especially about sugar and food addiction. I have presented at international public forums and media platforms to educate and advocate on sugar and food addiction. Please read my book “Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction”, and…

What meds are used to treat alcoholism? Learn about Naltrexon, Campril, Baclofen, Gabapentin, Topirimate, Benzodiazapines, and Antabuse. My name is Dr. Vera Tarman, and I am an Addictions Physician based in Toronto, Canada. I am the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. With over 20 years of experience, I have a passion for teaching the fascinating subject of the biology of addiction ie alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, and opiates, especially about sugar and food addiction. I have presented at international public forums and media platforms to educate and advocate on sugar and food addiction. Please…