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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 general field of psychiatric and brain disease. This expert also is a leading neuroscientist and neuropsychopharmacologist. He can provide expert testimony on the effects of different brain states and function, in both health and disease, and their potential association with with legal culpability and liability. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at a leading university in the USA, and has over 12 years experience as Chairman in Psychiatry Departments in the USA. His research focus is in the neuropsychopharmacology of addiction, addiction and pain, pain treatment, impact of genetics on human behavior, the basic, molecular, and the brain imaging sciences related to the functioning of the brain in health, disease and addiction. In recognition of his academic, scholarly and professional achievement, he is a Fellow of the Collegium Internationale Neuro-psychopharmacologicum and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is the recipient of numerous professional and scientific awards, including the Jack Mendelson Award at the NIH, which is awarded to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to our understanding of the science of addiction. He has an h-index of 46, and 11829 citations of his published work.
Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, A Prominent East Coast Medical School
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Glasgow
Miami,
Maryland
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 numerous presentations and lectures. Formerly this expert served as an Associate Provost at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and was the Founding Dean of a State University School in New York. She is currently the Provost at Marywood University in Scranton, PA.
Founding Dean, A State University School in New York
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Houston
Blakely,
Pennsylvania
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 Florida, and a PhD in public and community health from the University of Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as an adjunct professor in public health at Montgomery College. She then went on to serve as a program analyst for behavioral and social research programs at the National Institute of Aging and National Cancer Institute, along with serving as a deputy director of strategic and innovative programs at the National Institutes of Health. This expert was also the founder and director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health, as well as principal epidemiologist and global vice president of research and corporate services at Sodexo. Currently, she is the CEO of an epidemiology and behavioral science consulting firm in Maryland.
CEO, An Epidemiology & Behavioral Science Consulting Firm in MD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Maryland
Gaithersburg,
Maryland
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. This expert is active in her field as a member of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysis and as an author of several peer-reviewed publications. She formerly served as a behavior analyst for Keystone Human Services, a clinical adjunct of psychiatry at Penn State College of Medicine, and the clinical director, chief clinical officer, and CEO of Vista Autism Service & The Vista School. Currently, this expert owns a private practice and serves as an ABA business and clinical consultant.
Executive Coach and Peer Group Facilitator, A coaching organization in PA
Master of Arts (MA), Penn State University
Pennsylvania
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What Can an Addiction Expert Witness Opine On?
Detoxification
Medical supervision during drug withdrawal.
Counseling
Therapeutic sessions for behavioral change.
Medication Management
Using medications to reduce cravings.
Support Groups
Peer support for recovery and coping.
Behavioral Therapy
Strategies to modify harmful behaviors.
Relapse Prevention Planning
Developing strategies to avoid relapse.
FAQs for Addiction Expert Witnesses
What is a addiction expert witness?
An addiction expert witness is a qualified professional who explains addiction, treatment, and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex addiction issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insight of an addiction expert witness?
An addiction expert witness assists in DUI, drug crimes, prescribing negligence, overdose, wrongful death, child custody, workplace impairment, and rehab malpractice cases.
How can an addiction expert witness strengthen causation arguments in litigation?
An addiction expert witness strengthens causation arguments by linking clinical evidence, medical records, and addiction science to show how substance use directly led to the alleged harm.
What qualifications should attorneys prioritize when retaining an addiction expert witness?
Attorneys should prioritize an addiction expert witness with board-certified clinical credentials, forensic experience, courtroom testimony history, and clear, evidence-based reporting skills.
How does an addiction expert witness evaluate the reliability of substance use histories?
An addiction expert witness evaluates the reliability of substance use histories by cross-checking self-reports with records, collateral interviews, timelines, and clinical assessment tools.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting addiction expert witnesses?
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