Drug Abuse Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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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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Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

E-006444

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.

Social Work  Mental Health  & Child Protective Services Expert WitnessView profile

E-009359

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...

DEA Investigation Expert WitnessView profile

E-137597

DEA Investigation Expert Witness

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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...

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.

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