Addiction Expert Witnesses in Connecticut

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Addiction expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, pharmacology, social work, and counseling. Some of the most common specialties among addiction expert witnesses include substance abuse treatment, behavioral health, alcoholism, drug addiction, and gambling addiction. They have provided opinions on the effects of drug interactions, withdrawal symptoms, treatment efficacy, relapse prevention strategies, and the impact of addiction on family dynamics.

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Antolin C Trinidad, MD, PhDView profile

ID: 160161

Dr. Antolin C Trinidad, MD, PhD

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Connecticut

Dr. Antolin C. Trinidad has 30 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of the Philippines, his MD from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine, his MA in Liberal Studies from the University of the East, and his Ph.D. in English and American Literature from the Columbian College of Arts and...

Joseph Laurence Schindler, MDView profile

ID: 624997

Dr. Joseph Laurence Schindler, MD

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Connecticut

Dr. Joseph L. Schneider has 17 years of experience in the fields of Neurology and Vascular Neurology. He earned his BA from Tufts University and his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Neurology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Today, this expert is board-certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology. Formerly, this expert...

Myer Shimelman, MDView profile

ID: 2238077

Dr. Myer Shimelman, MD

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Connecticut

Dr. Myer "Butch" Shimelman has 51 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned his MD from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency in Psychiatry at Jacobi Medical Center. Today, this expert is board certified in Psychiatry. Now retired, he most recently served as a Psychiatrist at M B Shimelman MD PC.

Richard M Lechtenberg, MDView profile

ID: 2248767

Dr. Richard M Lechtenberg, MD

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Connecticut

Dr. Richard M. Lechtenberg has 43 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He earned his BA in Physiology from Tufts University and his MD from the Tufts University School of Medicine. After completing an internship in Medicine at the Mount Sinai Hospital, he went on to complete a residency in Neurology at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Today,...

Richard Peter DeBenedetto, PhDView profile

ID: 2528856

Dr. Richard Peter DeBenedetto, PhD

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Connecticut

Dr. Richard DeBenedetto has over 40 years of experience in the fields of Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. He earned his BA in Political Science from Richard Stockton College, his MA in Psychology from the New School, and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the New School for Social Research. After completing his internship in Psychology at Brooklyn Hospital Center, he went on to...

Jonathan Horowitz, MDView profile

ID: 40997

Dr. Jonathan Horowitz, MD

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Connecticut

This highly-qualified expert psychiatrist earned his BS from Cornell University and his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. He continued to complete an internship at Upstate Medical Center, a residency in adult psychiatry and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Tufts University Medical Center. He is board certified in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry and has...

Edward UretaView profile

ID: 3142156

Mr. Edward Ureta

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Connecticut

Mr. Edward Ureta has more than 10 years of experience in Addiction Counseling. The expert formerly served as a Substance Abuse Specialist Clinician at Gilead Community Services, Inc.

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Joanna CrowellView profile

ID: 38684

Ms. Joanna Crowell

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Connecticut

This expert has a decade of experience in counseling, focusing on trauma and addiction. She received her BA in communication from Central Connecticut State University and her MS in community counseling from Southern Connecticut State University. She is a board certified counselor, a certified, advanced alcohol and drug counselor and both a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and professional...

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Addiction Expert Witness FAQs

An addiction expert witness provides specialized knowledge on substance abuse, treatment methods, and the impact of addiction on behavior. They can offer critical insights to support or challenge evidence in court.

Cases involving drug-related crimes, medical malpractice related to addiction treatment, child custody disputes, personal injury claims, and workplace discrimination may benefit from an addiction expert witness.

In medical malpractice cases, an addiction expert can assess whether standard care was provided during treatment for substance abuse disorders, potentially influencing the outcome of the case.

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific areas such as opioid addiction, alcoholism, behavioral addictions (like gambling), or adolescent substance abuse.

An expert with clinical experience has firsthand knowledge of treating patients with addictions. This practical perspective can lend credibility to their testimony and make complex concepts easier for a jury to understand.

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