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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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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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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 Christopher Douglas BojrabView profile

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Dr. Christopher Bojrab, MD

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Indiana

Dr. Christopher D. Bojrab has 22 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry & Neurology. He earned his BA in Biology and Psychology from Wabash College and his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Psychiatry. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Program...

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 Jaye Douglas CrowderView profile

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Dr. Jaye Crowder, MD

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Texas

Dr. Jaye D. Crowder has 38 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Pre-Medical Science from Abilene Christian University and his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. After completing his residency in Adult Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at the...

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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