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Psychiatry & Addiction Expert Witness
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
Related Specialties
What Can a Substance Abuse Expert Witness Opine On?
Detoxification
Clearing substances from the body safely.
Counseling
Therapeutic sessions to address addiction.
Medication Management
Using medications to aid recovery.
Relapse Prevention Planning
Strategies to avoid return to substance use.
Support Group Facilitation
Guiding group discussions for shared experiences.
Assessment and Evaluation
Identifying substance use issues and needs.
FAQs for Substance Abuse Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a substance abuse expert witness in legal proceedings?
A substance abuse expert witness provides specialized knowledge on addiction, treatment methods, and the effects of drugs or alcohol. They can offer critical insights in cases involving DUIs, drug-related crimes, or medical malpractice.
What types of cases might require a substance abuse expert witness?
Cases that may require this expertise include those related to DUI/DWI, drug possession, child custody disputes where substance abuse is alleged, wrongful death suits involving overdoses, and malpractice claims against rehab facilities.
How can a substance abuse expert witness assist in a medical malpractice case?
In medical malpractice cases, they can assess whether appropriate care standards were met in prescribing addictive medications or treating patients for addiction, potentially identifying negligence.
Are there subspecialties within the field of substance abuse that an expert witness might focus on?
Yes, some experts may specialize in specific areas such as opioid addiction, alcoholism, adolescent substance abuse, or the impact of substance abuse on mental health.
Why is it important to have a certified substance abuse counselor as an expert witness?
Certified counselors have extensive training and experience in understanding addiction. Their certification demonstrates their expertise and can lend credibility to their testimony in court.
How does Expert Institute select its Substance Abuse expert witnesses?
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