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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 and expert witness services for over 15 years, in a diverse range of toxicology-related matters. Areas of specific expertise include addiction medicine, postmortem toxicology, overdose and adverse effects from drugs of abuse (alcohol, opioids, opiates, stimulants, benzodiazepines), and health effects from human exposure to mold, mycotoxins, pesticides, metals, irritant gases and carbon monoxide.
Independent Consultant, A Medical Toxicology Consultancy
Master of Public Health (MPH), Oregon Health & Science University
Portland,
Oregon
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 Substance Abuse Working Group. He previously was the president and chief operating officer of Sierra Health Services, and was the president and co-founder of an addiction treatment facility called Resolutions. He currently is the regional vice president for a residential drug treatment company in Nevada.
Regional Vice President, A Residential Drug Treatment Company in NV
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nevada
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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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