Drug Abuse Expert Witnesses

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Drug abuse expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, addiction medicine, social work, and pharmacology. Some of the most common drug abuse expert witness specialties also include substance abuse counseling, forensic toxicology, clinical pharmacology, and behavioral health. They can opine on the effects of drug addiction on mental health, the impact of substance abuse on family dynamics, the role of prescription drugs in addiction, the effectiveness of various treatment modalities, and the societal implications of drug abuse.

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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...

Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychology Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This certified clinical psychologist is a fellow of such prestigious professional societies as the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and has been fellowship trained at among the top institutions for psychiatry in the country. He is published in his field, and practices both in a hospital setting and in private practice.

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...

Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has been practicing for over 40 years and has experience in both hospital and ambulatory care settings. A Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist, she has been honored as a Fellow of both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. A Former President of the...

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...

Cerebral Palsy Expert WitnessView profile

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Cerebral Palsy Expert Witness

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New York

As a Residence Case Manager for a major Cerebral Palsy corporation, this expert supervised staff at two residential locations and managed the cases for up to 12 consumers, preparing all program documentation for consumers based on Residential Habilitation Plans and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities regulations Currently, and since January 2010, this expert is a Director at United...

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...

Social Work  Mental Health  & Child Protective Services Expert WitnessView profile

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Social Work Mental Health & Child Protective Services Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert has 22 years of experience in Child Protective Services, Mental Health, & Addiction. She earned a PhD from Rutgers University and has a broad array of expertise including Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Diversity issues, Institutional, and Evaluation services. She is a professor at a PA University, the Executive Directorof a social services nonprofit organization...

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...

Mental Health Services Expert WitnessView profile

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Mental Health Services Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This expert has 18+ years of experience in the supportive housing and managed care fields. Currently, he serves as the executive director of an organization that combats homelessness in northern New Jersey; this line of works brings him into continuous contact with clients suffering from mental illness, substance abuse issues.

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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...

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...

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...

Social Work & Mental Health Expert WitnessView profile

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Social Work & Mental Health Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert has considerable experience in organizational compliance oversight for mental health facilities. She earned her B.A. in Criminal Justice and her Master's in Health Administration from Saginaw Valley State University. The expert is a credentialed LBSW and QMHP and QIDP in the state of Michigan, here she worked in the mental health field for 12 years. Most recently, she was a Support...

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...

Social Work Expert WitnessView profile

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Social Work Expert Witness

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Texas

This highly qualified expert received her BA in Psychology and her MS in Clinical Social Work from the University of Texas-Pan American. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she is a certified Family Trauma Professional, Suicide Prevention Counselor and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). This expert previously worked as Supervisor II for the Texas Department of Family and Protective...

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Drug Abuse Expert Witness FAQs

A drug abuse expert witness provides specialized knowledge on substance misuse, addiction, treatment methods, and related medical issues. They can offer critical insights to support or challenge evidence in court.

Cases involving DUI/DWI, wrongful death due to overdose, malpractice in addiction treatment, child custody disputes, and workplace drug policy violations often require a drug abuse expert witness.

In medical malpractice cases, a drug abuse expert can evaluate if standard care was provided during addiction treatment or if negligence led to harmful outcomes like overdose.

Yes, some experts specialize in specific areas such as opioid addiction, alcoholism, adolescent substance abuse, or dual diagnosis (co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders).

Clinical experience allows the expert to provide firsthand knowledge about the effects of drugs, treatment protocols, and patient behavior. This lends credibility to their testimony.

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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