America's Affair with Opioids - by Fred Von Stieff (Paperback)

About the Book

Everyone affected by the opioid crisis can benefit from the timely information and practical answers found within this nation's fentanyl and opioid recovery book, candidly written by Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Von Stieff.

Book Synopsis

Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fred Von Stieff explains how we can stop fentanyl deaths and end this opioid crisis. He uses his three decades of experience and expertise to outline a strategy summarized in 10 steps that has the power to incite real change - through knowledge, prevention, and treatment of opioid addiction with the most accurate and reliable methods available.

By looking at the opioid epidemic from a doctor's perspective who has dedicated his life to the betterment of chemical dependency treatment, readers will learn how to stop this opiate crisis at its source - reversing the demand by improving medical practices, and stopping the cravings that lead to the fentanyl overdoses and opioid deaths USING NO OPIOIDS in virtually all cases.

Dr. Von Stieff goes beyond just exposing the medical practices currently perpetuating the opioid deaths and fentanyl overdoses of current affairs. He provides fascinating insight into the brain chemistry behind opiate and fentanyl addiction. Using his first-hand experience creating groundbreaking detoxification and substance abuse treatment solutions, he provides practical answers that meet the needs of individuals and society as a whole.

Combating the opioid epidemic will take action at every level, and that's why Dr. Von Stieff wrote America's Affair with Opioids in a way that would appeal to both those dealing with opioid dependency and their families, as well as leaders and people in the medical health field. Every parent, teacher, doctor, nurse, therapist, as well as community leaders, can benefit from the timely information found within this nation's opioid recovery book.

It answers the following questions and more that current affairs leave us asking:

1. Can understanding how the brain's neurotransmitters work really unlock solutions to this fentanyl epidemic?
2. How does our perspective of "what addiction is" affect the number of opioid overdoses?
3. Should we continue to use opioids to treat opioid addiction?
4. Why is trying to cut the supply of opioids not preventing opioid deaths?
5. Who are most at risk for becoming addicted to opioids?
6. What are the practical steps to stopping fentanyl overdoses and opioid deaths?
7. What urgent changes need to be made to current opioid addiction treatment protocols?
8. When it comes to fentanyl deaths, what mistakes are we making nationwide and why are we still making them?
9. Why do so many end up using fentanyl and other opioids in the first place?
10. Is it possible to stop opioid cravings?
11. How do you recognize if you or your children are at risk for opioid dependency?

Dr. Von Stieff answers these questions and more, laying out a broad spectrum of practical means to reverse the opioid crisis. His expertise lends itself to a heavy focus on medical solutions, even sharing case studies that exemplify how his methods work in scenarios that emulate real-life situations.

Dr. Von Stieff exposes the root causes of the problems, at a societal and individual neurochemical level. His answers show how to successfully treat almost any case of opioid addiction, no matter how severe. By passing on the knowledge of his unmatched methods, he hopes it will one day become standard practice across the country. Candidly sharing his experience and in-depth knowledge of the ins and outs of the opioid epidemic, fentanyl overdoses and deaths, opioid addiction, and opioid detoxification and treatment, his desire is to bring relief to this nation and all those touched by this vicious opioid and fentanyl crisis.

Review Quotes

"I am an addiction nurse with over 20 years in this field. America's Affair with Opioids speaks to the mechanism behind the disease, the neurochemistry of addiction, and a clear path to treat with minimal maintenance therapy. This is a proof-based approach to ending the opioid epidemic." - Amy Welsh-Ross, Registered Nurse

"Dr. Von Stieff's approach to detox and treating addiction is contrary to everything we had experienced previously. His results are amazing. He doesn't use opiates to detox from opiates." - Michele Rose, Author

"Dr. Von Stieff - an outside the box thinker - understands what it takes to stop the deaths in this opioid epidemic." - Kristi Carpenter, M.D.

"His pioneering method, examining the brain's balance of neurotransmitter levels throughout the stages of addiction and recovery, is truly revolutionary." - Jeff Sandoz, PhD, LMHC, MAP

"A must read for all, especially physicians, as we face America's opioid crisis...

"Dr. Von Stieff lays out clear, practical, clinically proven strategies to truly understand, prevent, and treat opioid addiction.

"I have the privilege to witness and work with Dr. Von Stieff at the same hospital. As an inpatient and consultation psychiatrist, I call on his expertise and guidance in complex cases. When the intensivist, internist, and I are baffled, we turn to Dr. Von Stieff.

"When Suboxone and methadone fail, Dr. Von Stieff's Backdoor Method works!" - Cindy Le, MD (Psychiatrist)

"Dr. Von Stieff is a respected Addictionologist who has safely detoxified thousands of patients in the San Francisco Bay Area. His services are of incalculable worth especially during this fentanyl epidemic." - Janis Laiacona (RN & Director of Nursing at Herrick Psychiatric Hospital Berkeley)