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Addiction expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, pharmacology, social work, and counseling. Some of the most common specialties among addiction expert witnesses include substance abuse treatment, behavioral health, alcoholism, drug addiction, and gambling addiction. They have provided opinions on the effects of drug interactions, withdrawal symptoms, treatment efficacy, relapse prevention strategies, and the impact of addiction on family dynamics.

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Dr Binit Bipin ShahView profile

ID: 41010

Dr. Binit Shah, MD, FAAN

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Virginia

Dr. Binit Shah has over 10 years of experience in the field of Neurology with a focus on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University and his Doctorate of Medicine from Wake Forest School of Medicine. After completing his Neurology Residency at Northwestern University/McGaw, where he served as Chief Resident, Dr. Shah pursued...

Developmental Disabilities & Administrative Negligence Expert WitnessView profile

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Developmental Disabilities & Administrative Negligence Expert Witness

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Louisiana

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as an administrator of health, education, and human services agencies. He earned his BS and MS in special education from Arkansas State University and a PhD in psychology and special education from St. Louis University. He is active in his field as a member of the American...

Dr Scott Bradley SilvermanView profile

ID: 135048

Dr. Scott Silverman, MD

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Massachusetts

Dr. Scott Silverman has over 15 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He earned his A.B. from Bowdoin College and his M.D. from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. After completing his residency in Neurology at UMASS, he pursued a fellowship in Vascular and Critical Care Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Today, Dr. Silverman is board...

Psychiatric Social Work and Women’s Mental Health Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatric Social Work and Women’s Mental Health Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified social worker has more than 20 years of experience in her field, working in various settings such as residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, and outpatient mental health clinics. She earned her BS in social work from Northern Arizona University before earning her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. This...

Dr William Bryan HeadView profile

ID: 536305

Dr. William Head, MD

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New York

Dr. William B. Head has over 45 years of experience in Psychiatry and Neurology. He earned his BA from Harvard University and MD from the University of Southern California. He completed residencies in Psychiatry at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and in Neurology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Today this expert is board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. Currently, he serves as an...

Epidemiology and Behavioral Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Epidemiology and Behavioral Science Expert Witness

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Maryland

This expert has nearly 20 years of experience in the epidemiology and behavioral science field, specializing in foodborne outbreaks, worksite health, workplace behaviors, consumer retail behavior, and, most recently, the impact of COVID-19 on human behavior. She earned a BA in math and psychology from Bradley University, an MS in epidemiology and biostatistics from the University of South...

Dr Brigid Caitlin DwyerView profile

ID: 697736

Dr. Brigid Dwyer, MD

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Massachusetts

Dr. Brigid C. Dwyer has 7 years of experience in the fields of Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine. She earned her BS in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her MD from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She completed her internship in Medicine, her residency in Neurology, and her fellowship in Brain Injury Medicine and...

Applied Behavior Analysis, Developmental Disabilities, & Early Intervention Expert WitnessView profile

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Applied Behavior Analysis, Developmental Disabilities, & Early Intervention Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly-qualified applied behavior analysis expert has 20 years of experience in her field, specializing in autism, developmental disabilities, and early intervention. She earned her BA in clinical psychology from Lock Haven University and her MA in applied behavior analysis from Penn State University. She is a board-certified behavior analyst and certified as a Competent Learner Model coach....

Dr David Channing PrestonView profile

ID: 226149

Dr. David Preston, MD

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Ohio

Dr. David C. Preston has 35 years of experience in the fields of Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology, and Neuromuscular Medicine. He earned his BS in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and his MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurology at Tufts Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Clinical...

Health & Human Services Expert WitnessView profile

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Health & Human Services Expert Witness

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Alaska

This former health and human services worker of 10+ years is the current proprietor of a behavioral health services private practice. She a certified clinical social worker in several states,and is a member of such prestigious societies as the Health Care Compliance Association and the National Association of Social Workers. Her specialty includes treatment of sexual offenders and survivors of...

Dr Kasra Christopher MaasumiView profile

ID: 31906

Dr. Kasra Maasumi, MD, MS, QME

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California

Dr. Kasra C. Maasumi has 8 years of experience in the field of Neurology and Pain Medicine. He earned his BS in Biological Sciences from the University of California Irvine, his MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California Los Angeles UCLA, and his MD from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurology at Texas Tech...

Neuropsychiatry  cognitive  and behavioral neurology Expert WitnessView profile

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Neuropsychiatry cognitive and behavioral neurology Expert Witness

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California

This expert gained his MD from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency in neurology at Brown University. He completed an additional fellowship in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert is board certified in neurology. Currently he is an assistant professor of neurology of a university's memory...

Dr Scott D. WaitView profile

ID: 73289

Dr. Scott Wait, MD

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North Carolina

Dr. Scott D. Wait has over 10 years of experience in the field of Neurological Surgery. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry with Teacher Certification from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and his Medical Doctorate from East Carolina University School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Neurological Surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute, he went on to complete a fellowship...

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...

Dr William David GrafView profile

ID: 124905

Dr. William Graf, MD

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Connecticut

Dr. William D. Graf has over 33 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry & Neurology. He earned his BS in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin Madison and his MD from Freie Universität Berlin. After completing his residency in Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he went on to complete a fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at Westchester Institute for Human...

Residential Treatment and Behavioral Health Organization Administration Expert WitnessView profile

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Residential Treatment and Behavioral Health Organization Administration Expert Witness

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Vermont

This qualified expert has extensive experience with residential treatment centers, group homes, and the administration of non-profit behavioral health organizations. He earned his BA from Brown University before earning his MEd in teaching and counseling methods from Newton College and his EdD from the Harvard University. This expert began his career as the director of the Full Circle School, an...

Dr William David StratfordView profile

ID: 2252248

Dr. William Stratford, MD, FAPA

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Montana

Dr. William D. Stratford Jr. has 50 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry with expertise in Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Medical Biology from the University of Utah and his MD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Adult Psychiatry at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics and his fellowship in Child...

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,...

Dr Simon David LevinView profile

ID: 87808

Dr. Simon Levin, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Simon Levin has 50 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics and Neurology. He earned his MB BCh in Pediatrics from the University of Birmingham and his MD from the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Medicine and Health Science. He completed his research fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. Today, this expert is certified in Pediatrics by...

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...

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Addiction Expert Witness FAQs

An addiction expert witness provides specialized knowledge on substance abuse, treatment methods, and the impact of addiction on behavior. They can offer critical insights to support or challenge evidence in court.

Cases involving drug-related crimes, medical malpractice related to addiction treatment, child custody disputes, personal injury claims, and workplace discrimination may benefit from an addiction expert witness.

In medical malpractice cases, an addiction expert can assess whether standard care was provided during treatment for substance abuse disorders, potentially influencing the outcome of the case.

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific areas such as opioid addiction, alcoholism, behavioral addictions (like gambling), or adolescent substance abuse.

An expert with clinical experience has firsthand knowledge of treating patients with addictions. This practical perspective can lend credibility to their testimony and make complex concepts easier for a jury to understand.

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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