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This highly qualified expert is triple board certified in Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Administrative Psychiatry. He has been in active practice for over 31 years. He completed his MD degree at the prestigious Albert-Ludwigs-University in Germany prior to moving to the United States. He completed a residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati. This expert is highly respected in this field with more than 65 publications and more than 15 book chapters and 5 books to his name. Formerly the Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Dean at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, he is currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at a major academic medical center in the Southwest.
Department Chair, A Major Academic Medical Center in AZ
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Albert-Ludwigs University, Germany
Tucson,
Arizona
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 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 a substance abuse expert witness?
A substance abuse expert witness is a qualified professional who explains addiction, treatment, and impairment in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex substance abuse issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a substance abuse expert witness?
A substance abuse expert witness assists in DUI/DWI, drug possession, child custody, workplace impairment, medical malpractice, criminal defense, and personal injury cases.
How can a substance abuse expert witness strengthen causation analysis?
A substance abuse expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking substance use patterns, medical evidence, and behavior to the alleged incident with scientifically grounded opinions.
What credentials should a substance abuse expert witness possess?
A qualified substance abuse expert witness should hold relevant clinical licenses, advanced addiction certifications, and extensive experience in substance abuse assessment and treatment.
How does a substance abuse expert witness evaluate impairment at a specific time?
A substance abuse expert witness evaluates impairment at a specific time by reviewing records, test results, behavior, timelines, and scientific evidence to link substance use to functioning.
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