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Substance abuse expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, addiction medicine, social work, and pharmacology. Some of the most common substance abuse expert witness specialties also include alcoholism, drug addiction, behavioral health, mental health disorders related to substance abuse, and treatment efficacy. They can opine on the effects of drug interactions, withdrawal symptoms, rehabilitation strategies, impact of substance abuse on family dynamics, and the role of substance abuse in criminal behavior.

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DEA Investigation Expert WitnessView profile

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DEA Investigation Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert has served the Drug Enforcement Administration for 21 years before entering the private sector. He gained a BA in law enforcement administration from Youngstown State University and was a state trooper for the Maryland State Police for 7 years before joining the DEA. At the DEA, he investigated international and domestic crime organizations, seizing millions of dollars in drug-related...

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Expert WitnessView profile

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Expert Witness

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Nevada

This expert is a well qualified and experienced drug and alcohol treatment professional. He completed his BA at SUNY, and his MS in clinical mental health counseling and MBA at UNLV. He is a certified addictionologist and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. He is also active in the field as a member of the State of Nevada Association for Addiction Professionals and serves on the Governor’s...

Forensic Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 15 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, specializing in forensic psychiatry, correctional psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Virginia before earning his MD from Tulane University. He subsequently completed an internship at Georgetown University Hospital, a residency at Johns Hopkins University,...

Toxicology & Addiction Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Toxicology & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness

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Oregon

This expert is board certified in Medical Toxicology, Addiction Medicine, and Preventive Medicine. He has over 15 years of experience in academia, conducting research, teaching, and publishing peer-reviewed articles in occupational and environmental toxicology. His clinical practice is specialized in addiction medicine, and he provides patient care in Oregon. This expert has provided consulting...

Psychiatry & Treatment Center Administration Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry & Treatment Center Administration Expert Witness

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California

This expert has been in the practice of psychiatry since 1981, and has vast experience in psychoanalysis, general psychiatry, consultation liaison psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, partial hospitalization psychiatry, intensive outpatient psychiatry, and outpatient psychiatry. He has worked with every patient population and every type of psychopathology. This expert is recognized as an expert...

Addiction Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Addiction Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Tennessee

This qualified expert of Addiction Psychiatry completed his undergrad and MD in Canada at the McGill University. He completed his post-doc Residency and Fellowship in Psychiatry and Pharmacology in Canada at the University of Toronto. He is Board Certified in the US in Psychiatry & Neurology and in Addiction Psychiatry. He is a member of multiple Addiction Psychiatry Medical Associations and has...

Family Medicine & Addiction Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Family Medicine & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness

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California

This expert is triple board certified in Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She earned her BS from Virginia Tech as well as Registered Dietitian License. From there she moved on to Stanford University, where she earned her MD. She completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. She has over 25+ years of diverse...

Psychiatry & Addiction Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry & Addiction Expert Witness

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Maryland

This expert is board certified psychiatrist and addiction specialist, and also is certified by the American Board of Disability Analysts. He is an expert in handling capital, personal injury, loss mitigation, malpractice and negligence cases that involve the use of abused substances (especially, opiates, alcohol, hallucinogens, and stimulants), prescribed pharmacological agents, and in the...

Mental Health Administration Expert WitnessView profile

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Mental Health Administration Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert earned his BA from University of California, Irvine and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has been a practicing psychologist for over 5 years and has gained a vast range of experience in various settings across California. He is active in his field as an author, presenter, and member of local psychological associations. Formerly, he...

Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry Expert Witness

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California

This extremely well qualified expert of Psychiatry obtained his BS in Chemistry from the University of Virginia, his MTS in Ethics and Cultural Anthropology from the Harvard Divinity School, and his MD in Medicine from Columbia University. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine and Neurology, his Residency in Adult Psychiatry, and his Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Harvard...

Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Virginia

This multiple board certified forensic psychiatrist has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, predominantly specializing in Addictions, PTSD and Sleep Medicine. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has held top teaching and clinical positions at Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine. Currently, he is the President of a psychiatric...

Addiction Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Addiction Medicine Expert Witness

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New York

This qualified expert of Addiction Medicine obtained his BS in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, his Pre-Med Certificate from the University of Maryland College Park, and his MPH and his MD from Tulane University. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine, his Residency in Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College, his Fellowship in...

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Child  Adolescent  and Adult Psychiatry  Addiction Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Child Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Addiction Medicine Expert Witness

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California

This board certified expert earned a BS (highest honors) from the University of California- Santa Cruz and MD from University of California- San Diego. Residency and fellowship training were completed at Yale University School of Medicine.The expert completed a fellowship at one of the premier research and clinical centers for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Addiction, and childhood trauma. She is...

Forensic Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert earned her MD from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. She then went on to complete her Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Psychiatry. After her residency, she then completed her fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. She subsequently obtained her certification as a Medical Review Officer. In addition, this expert is...

Psychiatry and Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry and Psychology Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert earned her BA from The University of Texas at Austin. She then earned her masters in education and her PhD from The University of Houston in Counseling Psychology. This expert is also active within her society and is a member of numerous professional organizations such as The American Psychological Association. In addition, this expert has published 25 Peer-Reviewed Articles and given...

Pain and Addiction Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Pain and Addiction Medicine Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert is in private practice representing an institute of pain management in Florida. He was formerly the medical director and CEO of Comprehensive Pain Medicine. He is board certified in Anesthesiology with added qualifications in pain management from the American Board of Anesthesiology and a Diplomate in Pain Medicine from the American Board of Pain Medicine. This expert...

General & Forensic Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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General & Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified and awarded expert is double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. Currently this expert is a clinical assistant professor and the chief of forensic psychiatry at a major medical school. He earned his MD at the University of Florida, completed his residency training in psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his fellowship in...

Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Arizona

This highly qualified expert is triple board certified in Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Administrative Psychiatry. He has been in active practice for over 31 years. He completed his MD degree at the prestigious Albert-Ludwigs-University in Germany prior to moving to the United States. He completed a residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of...

Internal Medicine  Addiction Medicine  Medical Ethics Expert WitnessView profile

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Internal Medicine Addiction Medicine Medical Ethics Expert Witness

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Minnesota

This expert specializes in internal medicine, addition medicine and medical ethics. He is dual-board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He holds certifications in basic and advanced life support. Additionally, this expert is a member of various professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians and the American...

Psychiatry  Addiction Medicine and Physician health Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry Addiction Medicine and Physician health Expert Witness

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Tennessee

This highly qualified, dual board-certified expert has over 40 years of experience in his field. He completed his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario, his residency training in psychiatry at McMaster Univerity, and his fellowship in addiction medicine at Homewood Health Center in Ontario, Canada. He subsequently pursued a masters of management in healthcare at Owen Graduate...

Substance Abuse Expert Witness FAQs

A substance abuse expert witness provides specialized knowledge on addiction, treatment methods, and the effects of drugs or alcohol. They can offer critical insights in cases involving DUIs, drug-related crimes, or medical malpractice.

Cases that may require this expertise include those related to DUI/DWI, drug possession, child custody disputes where substance abuse is alleged, wrongful death suits involving overdoses, and malpractice claims against rehab facilities.

In medical malpractice cases, they can assess whether appropriate care standards were met in prescribing addictive medications or treating patients for addiction, potentially identifying negligence.

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific areas such as opioid addiction, alcoholism, adolescent substance abuse, or the impact of substance abuse on mental health.

Certified counselors have extensive training and experience in understanding addiction. Their certification demonstrates their expertise and can lend credibility to their testimony in court.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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