Substance Abuse Expert Witnesses

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Substance abuse expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, addiction medicine, social work, and pharmacology. Some of the most common substance abuse expert witness specialties also include alcoholism, drug addiction, behavioral health, mental health disorders related to substance abuse, and treatment efficacy. They can opine on the effects of drug interactions, withdrawal symptoms, rehabilitation strategies, impact of substance abuse on family dynamics, and the role of substance abuse in criminal behavior.

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Thomas NatoliView profile

ID: 44703

Dr. Thomas Natoli

This expert emergency room technician earned his AS from the Antonelli Insitute and has over 20 years of experience in the emergency medical field. Formerly, he served as a line officer and emergency medical technician with the Lower Providence Community Center Ambulance. From 2008-2020, this expert was an emergency department technician at a children's hospital in Delaware and worked with...

DEA Investigation Expert Witness | PennsylvaniaView profile

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DEA Investigation Expert Witness | Pennsylvania

This expert has served the Drug Enforcement Administration for 21 years before entering the private sector. He gained a BA in law enforcement administration from Youngstown State University and was a state trooper for the Maryland State Police for 7 years before joining the DEA. At the DEA, he investigated international and domestic crime organizations, seizing millions of dollars in drug-related...

Douglas Eliot Tucker, DFAPA, FASAM, MDView profile

ID: 68111

Dr. Douglas Eliot Tucker, DFAPA, FASAM, MD

Dr. Douglas E. Tucker has over 34 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry, specializing in Addiction Medicine and Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Michigan and his MD from the University of Michigan Medical School. After completing his internship in Psychiatry at the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, and his residency...

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Expert Witness | NevadaView profile

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Expert Witness | Nevada

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...

Charles Paul Reznikoff, FACP, FASAM, MDView profile

ID: 95256

Dr. Charles Paul Reznikoff, FACP, FASAM, MD

Dr. Charles P. Reznikoff has 14 years of experience in the field of Addiction Medicine. He earned his BS in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin Madison and his MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, he went on to complete his fellowship in Addiction Medicine at the...

Forensic Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Forensic Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness | California

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 15 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, specializing in forensic psychiatry, correctional psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Virginia before earning his MD from Tulane University. He subsequently completed an internship at Georgetown University Hospital, a residency at Johns Hopkins University,...

Daniel Lee Sudakin, FACMT, FACOEM, MD, MPHView profile

ID: 131563

Dr. Daniel Lee Sudakin, FACMT, FACOEM, MD, MPH

Dr. Daniel L. Sudakin has 25 years of experience in Preventative Medicine and Medical Toxicology. He earned his BS in Biopsychology from the University of Michigan, his MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Oregon Health and Science University, and his MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. After completing his residencies in Anesthesiology at Stanford Health Care and in...

Toxicology & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness | OregonView profile

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Toxicology & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness | Oregon

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...

Stephen Louis Thornton, FACEP, MDView profile

ID: 141673

Dr. Stephen Louis Thornton, FACEP, MD

Dr. Stephen Louis Thornton has over 15 years of experience in the field of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology. He earned his BS in Biochemistry from Kansas State University and his MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. After completing his residency in Emergency Medicine at UCSF Fresno Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in Toxicology at the University of...

Psychiatry & Treatment Center Administration Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Psychiatry & Treatment Center Administration Expert Witness | California

This expert has been in the practice of psychiatry since 1981, and has vast experience in psychoanalysis, general psychiatry, consultation liaison psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, partial hospitalization psychiatry, intensive outpatient psychiatry, and outpatient psychiatry. He has worked with every patient population and every type of psychopathology. This expert is recognized as an expert...

Melanie Brealyn Sellers, MDView profile

ID: 305966

Dr. Melanie Brealyn Sellers, MD

Dr Melanie B. Sellers has 24 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. She earned her BA in History from Sarah Lawrence College and her MD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. After completing her residency in Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, she went on to complete a research fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at NYU Langone...

Addiction Psychiatry Expert Witness | TennesseeView profile

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Addiction Psychiatry Expert Witness | Tennessee

This qualified expert of Addiction Psychiatry completed his undergrad and MD in Canada at the McGill University. He completed his post-doc Residency and Fellowship in Psychiatry and Pharmacology in Canada at the University of Toronto. He is Board Certified in the US in Psychiatry & Neurology and in Addiction Psychiatry. He is a member of multiple Addiction Psychiatry Medical Associations and has...

Samuel I. Miles, MD, PhDView profile

ID: 563970

Dr. Samuel I. Miles, MD, PhD

Dr. Samuel I. Miles has over 44 years of experience in the fields of Forensic, Clinical and Addiction Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Chemistry from the City College of New York, his MD from New York Medical College, and his Ph.D. from the New Center for Psychoanalysis. After completing his internship in Medicine at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, he went on to complete a residency in...

Family Medicine & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Family Medicine & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness | California

This expert is triple board certified in Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She earned her BS from Virginia Tech as well as Registered Dietitian License. From there she moved on to Stanford University, where she earned her MD. She completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. She has over 25+ years of diverse...

Donald John Hardman, MDView profile

ID: 760794

Dr. Donald John Hardman, MD

Dr. Donald Hardman has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He earned his MD from Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency at Spectrum Health Butterworth Camp. He is currently practicing as an Internist and Addiction Medicine Specialist in Michigan.

Psychiatry & Addiction Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Psychiatry & Addiction Expert Witness | Maryland

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...

Anne Rose, PhDView profile

ID: 1587866

Dr. Anne Rose, PhD

Dr. Anne Rose has 45 years of experience in Clinical Psychology. She earned her BA in Social Studies from the University of Michigan, her MA in Guidance and Counseling from Wayne State University, a second MA in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Psychologist in the...

Mental Health Administration Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Mental Health Administration Expert Witness | 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...

Yoann Millet, MDView profile

ID: 1592637

Dr. Yoann Millet, MD

This expert has many years of experience in the field of pain management. He earned his BA in biological science and his MD from Cornell University. Thereafter, he completed his internship in general surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital, a residency in anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine, and a fellowship in pain management at Duke University. Today, this expert is board certified...

Psychiatry Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Psychiatry Expert Witness | California

This extremely well qualified expert of Psychiatry obtained his BS in Chemistry from the University of Virginia, his MTS in Ethics and Cultural Anthropology from the Harvard Divinity School, and his MD in Medicine from Columbia University. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine and Neurology, his Residency in Adult Psychiatry, and his Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Harvard...

Substance Abuse Expert Witness FAQs

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?

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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