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Alcohol Expert Witnesses

Alcohol expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on alcohol. The alcohol expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Dram Shop & Alcohol Services, Emergency Medical Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Forensic Science, Hotel & Restaurant, Neuropathology, Occupational Medicine, Pain Management - Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacist, Pharmacology, and Pharmacology- Clinical.

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Curt E Harper, Ph.D.

Forensic Toxicology Consultant & Expert Witness

Harper Forensic Toxicology Consulting, LLC

Pelham, Alabama

Toxicology, Forensic Science - Dram shop, retrograde extrapolation, workplace drug testing, wrongful death, insurance, child custody, DUI and DUID, Postmortem toxicology, forensic toxicology, toxic tort and exposures, medical malpractice, hair testing, drug facilitated sexual assault, alcohol, drugs, oral fluid

Dr. Curt E. Harper is a nationally recognized Forensic Toxicologist with over 17 years of experience specializing in forensic toxicology, drug and alcohol impairment, DUI/D cases, and toxicological interpretation. Since 2012, he has served as the Chief Toxicologist for the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS), overseeing laboratory operations, forensic method development, quality assurance programs, and expert case reviews. Dr. Harper has testified in over 300 criminal and civil cases in Alabama and surrounding states, providing expert opinions on alcohol and drug impairment, retrograde extrapolation, forensic toxicology in postmortem cases, and other specialized areas. Dr. Harper’s scientific expertise, extensive courtroom experience, and ability to explain complex toxicology concepts make him an asset in both criminal and civil litigation. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology and a Master of Science in Forensic Science (MSFS) from the University of Alabama at...

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Kerollos Shaker, MD, FACEP

Expert Toxicologist - Emergency Medicine Doctor

SHAKER EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS PLLC

Alabama

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Toxicology - Medical Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Alcohol, Carbon Monoxide, Accidental overdose, Myocardial Infarction, Airway, Blood Clots, Snake Bites, Occupational Exposure, Addiction, Nursing Home, Antivenom, Workplace Exposure, Cannabinoids, Drugs of Abuse, Forensic Toxicology, Urine Drug Screens, Postmortem Death Analysis, Dram Shop

Dr. Kerollos Shaker is a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Medical Toxicologist in Houston, Texas. He graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed residency in Emergency Medicine and fellowship in Medical Toxicology. Currently practicing as an ER Doctor and Toxicologist Consultant. He is also a Laboratory Director with experience in high-complexity labs. ATLS, ACLS, PALS certified. Medical Licenses in Texas and Florida. Email: kshakertox@gmail.com - Available for reviews in both Emergency Medicine/ER and Toxicology. Toxicology Review: -Forensic toxicology, postmortem interpretation of results, -Exposures including Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Monoxide -Acute overdoses in any setting, -interpretation of drug testing (hair, oral, urine, blood, vitreous fluid), -Delta-8-THC, Delta-9-THC, marijuana, cannabinoids, -PeTH testing blood alcohol testing, ethyl glucuronide testing, -combined drug toxicity evaluation. nursing home overdose, ...

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Rodney G. Richmond, MS, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

Pharmacy - Pharmacology - Drugs of Abuse

The Mackenzie Group, LLC

Searcy, Arkansas

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Nursing homes, geriatric pharmacist, alcohol, recreational drugs, drug interactions, opioid pain management, hospital pharmacy, drug levels, medication errors, pharmacy law, toxicology, pharmacy standards of care

Pharmacy Standards of Care (nursing home/long-term care, acute care, hospice, home health); Pain Management; Geriatric Drug Therapy Management (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, psychoactive medications, psychotropic drug reactions, polypharmacy); Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information services, patient assessment & counseling); Drug Safety/Misadventure (interactions, adverse reactions, medication errors, death/overdose, product liability); Pharmacology (causal relationship between drug exposure and subsequent effects, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacokinetics); Pharmacy Operations (3rd-party payment, managed care, controlled substance/narcotics, drug distribution systems, pharmacoeconomics). Professor, Pharmacy Practice Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice Harding University College of Pharmacy (2011- ) President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2024-25) Vice-President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2023-24) Member, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2020- ) Clinical Consulta...

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Gary R. Coburn

Restaurant Concept Innovations

San Juan Capistrano, California

Hotel & Restaurant, Slip Trip & Fall - Slip Trip & Fall, OSHA, burns, choking, food safety, dram shop, alcohol, negligent security, employee safety, commercial kitchen, customer injuries, ADA, management, franchise, ownership, permitting, training, investing, accounting, premises liability

Award-winning restaurant executive. Helped create, open, run, and advise hundreds of full-service restaurants, limited-service, quick-service, bars and nightclubs. Additional expertise in restaurant franchising and commercial kitchen design/build from remodels to ground up including conceptual development, viability, and business interruption. Over 45 years in the restaurant industry as owner, operator, franchisor, consultant, President, Chief Operating Officer, and General Manager of numerous restaurant and food service establishments. Experienced restaurant investor and developer. Active restaurant owner with consulting business developing restaurant concepts and turning around existing establishments. Concepts worked on include: Joe's Crab Shack, Cask ‘n Cleaver, Lord Charlie’s, El Gato Gordo, Pizza Pronto, Safari Bar Restaurant, Shark Club, Bull Dog Grill, Stronghouse, Pangea, The Ballroom, Juarez Grill, Dickerson’s Club 29, Yucatan Liquor Stand, Zepp’s Atomic Tex Mex, Cab...

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Shaun D Carstairs, MD DFACMT FACEP

Experienced emergency physician and toxicologist

San Diego, California

Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - toxicology, poisoning, overdose, drug abuse, drug withdrawal, alcohol, urine drug screen, marijuana, fentanyl, opioids, addiction, methamphetamine, medication errors, heart attack, stroke, trauma, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, snake bites, sepsis

- Triple board-certified in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine, actively practicing in all 3 specialties - Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology (DFACMT) and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) - Bachelor of Science (BS) with honor from the California Institute Of Technology - Medical degree (MD) from the Uniformed Services University, the nation’s military medical school - Retired US Navy Captain with over 25 years of active duty service - Prior chief medical officer for the US Marine Corps’ 1st Marine Division - Prior residency program director and core faculty for a large emergency medicine residency program - Professor of Military & Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University - More than 50 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and national/international presentations in the fields of medical toxicology and emergency medicine - Lecturer for the American College of Medical Tox...

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Michael J Kosnett, MD, MPH, FACMT

California

Toxicology, Occupational Medicine - Lead poisoning, cannabis, drug testing, alcohol, marijuana, environmental toxicology, occupational toxicology, arsenic poisoning, forensic toxicology, DUI, risk assessment, aviation toxicology, medical monitoring

2016 Recipient of the American College of Medical Toxicology Matthew J. Ellenhorn Award [career achievement award in recognition of “extraordinary contributions to the field of medical toxicology”] Diplomate, American Boards of Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine), and Medical Toxicology Active Medical Licensure in Colorado and California Professional activities have included: • Past President, American College of Medical Toxicology • Committee on Toxicology of the National Academy of Sciences • NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors • CDC Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention • EPA Science Advisory Board panels (lead in air, water, dust) • ATSDR expert panels (lead biomonitoring, hair analysis) • WHO consultant and temporary advisor (arsenic in drinking water, chelation of heavy metals) • Consultant to US Air Force Science Advisory Board (F-22) • Consultant to the US Navy Naval Air Systems Command (F-18) • US Army Public Health Command (c...

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Mario F. San Bartolome, MD, MBA, MRO, FASAM

Arete Health

Roseville, California

Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine - Opioids, opiate, methamphetamine, overdose, alcohol, hallucinogens, cocaine, cannabis, club, drugs, illicit, drug rehabilitation, utilization management, drug policy, alcohol and drug treatment, drug intoxication, drug withdrawal, detoxification, drug testing appropriateness, pain

Dr. San Bartolome is board certified in addiction medicine and family medicine. He has extensive experience as a medical director at all levels of care in addiction treatment including detoxification. As a medical director, Dr. San Bartolome has been involved in policy making, setting protocols, utilization management and direct patient care in addiction medicine. Due to the nature of addiction, Dr. San Bartolome is experienced in pain management, mental health and use of psychotropic medications, and in other co-morbidities involving addiction. Dr. San Bartolome is a national expert, serving on committees for the American Society of Addiction Medicine and on the board of the California Society of Addiction Medicine. His experience in addiction medicine spans settings like hospitals, psychiatric units, emergency departments, outpatient clinics and as an administrative medical director of substance use disorders for a large health plan. In all of these settings and at various medical...

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Patrick Maroney

Dram Shop Expert - Retired State ABC Director

Maroney Consulting Services LLC

Platteville , Colorado

Dram Shop & Alcohol Services - Liquor, Alcohol, Liability, Compliance, Dram Shop, Accidents, Injury, Retail, Accident, Investigations

Patrick Maroney is the President of Maroney Consulting Services LLC, which provides expert witness testimony related to dram shop cases. He provides training and consultation for Colorado liquor laws and rules; trade practices laws and rules; retail, wholesale and supplier compliance and licensing in Colorado and is certified as a Colorado Responsible Vendor Trainer. Patrick has trained over 10,000 students in the safe service of alcohol. He has over 33 years of law enforcement experience and was the Chief of Investigations and the Director of the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division. Mr. Maroney's experience includes working for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (Fort Collins, Colorado), Arapahoe County (Colorado) Coroner's Office, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Patrick instructed numerous training classes on Colorado liquor laws and rules and provided official interpretations of Colorado liquor laws and rules to liquor stakeholders, legislators and licensees. ...

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Michael J Kosnett, MD, MPH, FACMT

Denver, Colorado

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Andrew Perugini, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacist - Hartford Healthcare

Watertown, Connecticut

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Clinical Pharmacist, Toxicology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Adverse Drug Events, Anticoagulation, Medication Error, Pharmacist Medical Malpractice, Drug Interaction, Pharmacokinetics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Intensive Care Unit, Alcohol

Dr. Perugini is a pharmacist with 14 years of experience. He initially started his career in retail pharmacy and eventually moved to the hospital setting as a clinical pharmacist. He is an adjust assistant professor at several pharmacy schools in his state. He has worked his way up to the position of Pharmacy Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator at his practice site. He is a member of several system-wide committees to help establish new protocols or therapies and to investigate medication error events and ways to reduce future errors. His knowledge is extensive, encompassing a wide range of areas, including infectious disease, emergency medicine, critical care, anticoagulation, neurology, oncology, cardiology, extravasation and more. As mentioned before, he serves as the clinical coordinator at his hospital, ensuring that any new clinical initiatives are properly executed at his practice site. This includes providing education and participating in committees to discuss ways to improve pa...

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Aaron L Hilliard, PhD

Forensic Toxicologist Johns Hopkins Trained

Health Matters EMPT

Jacksonville, Florida

Pharmacology- Clinical, Toxicology - DUI, Medication Adverse Effects, Overdose, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Exposure, Medication Errors, Adverse Drug Reactions, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Wrongful Death, Retrograde Extrapolation, Alcohol, Drugs of Abuse, Environmental Exposure, Postmortem Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, Litigation Support, Public Health

Dr. Aaron Hilliard obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Meharry Medical College. After completing his Ph.D., he continued his research in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Division of Toxicological Sciences. Dr. Hilliard has served at the Florida Department of Health and held faculty appointments at the University of Florida. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor at Florida A&M University in the College of Pharmacy. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications related to pharmacology, toxicology, and the environmental impact of chemicals. Dr. Hilliard also brings 25 years of experience providing deposition and trial testimony in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology for both Plaintiff and Defense in Federal, State, Criminal, and Civil cases. Dr. Hilliard is a highly qualified expert in toxicology and pharmacology, offering a deep scientific foundation and over 25 years of applied exper...

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Kerollos Shaker, MD, FACEP

Expert Toxicologist - Emergency Medicine Doctor

SHAKER EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS PLLC

Florida

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Dr. David H. Schaffer, MD, MRO

Toxicology Director, Experienced Witness, Dual BC

Florida

Toxicology, Emergency Medicine - Drug Testing, Toxicology, Overdose, Drug Levels, Chemical Exposure, Alcohol, Fentanyl, Carbon Monoxide, Poisoning, Opioids, Med Mal, Medical Toxicology, Marijuana, Impairment, Methamphetamine, Opiates, Child Custody, Drugs, Toxic Tort, Hair Testing

Dr. David H. Schaffer, MD, MRO is dual-boarded in both Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine, serving as the Director of Medical Toxicology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, SC and Prisma Health–Upstate hospitals. He is also a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO, MROCC). Dr. Schaffer has published extensively in the fields of Medical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine. Outside of clinical practice and the occasional courtroom appearance, Dr. Schaffer has also consulted for major organizations—including SpaceX, Butterfly Network, and governmental entities—on a variety of clinical matters. Dr. Schaffer earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, completed his residency at Harvard, where he served as a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School, and subsequently trained in Medical Toxicology at the University of Virginia. He is a practicing physician with extensive publications and speaking records, is reg...

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Jonathan D de Olano, MD, MAT

Medical Toxicologist & Emerg Med

Atlanta, Georgia

Emergency Medical Toxicology, Toxicology - Intoxication, Drug reaction, Adverse drug event, Addiction, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Mold, DUI, Emergency medicine, EKG reading, Sepsis, Cardiac arrest, Opioids heroin fentanyl, Environmental toxins, Chemical exposure, Hyperthermia, Medication error, Pharmacology, Drug testing interpretation

Dr. Jonathan de Olano, MD, MAT, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine and medical toxicology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. His current clinical roles include serving as an emergency medicine attending physician at Grady Hospital and the VA Hospital in Atlanta, as well as a medical toxicologist at the Georgia Poison Center. He is dual board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) in both emergency medicine and medical toxicology. With extensive clinical experience, academic contributions, and dual board certifications, he is well-positioned to provide expert consultation and testimony in legal cases requiring specialized medical knowledge. Dr. de Olano obtained his Bachelor of Arts at Georgetown University, followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching at American University in Washington, DC. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Emory University School of Medicine and subsequently completed his residency in emergency medici...

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Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM

Pain Medicine/Addiction Medicine Faculty

Atlanta, Georgia

Pain Management - Medicine, Addiction Medicine - opioids, opioid prescribing, overdose, addiction, suboxone, MAT, alcohol, alcohol use disorder, anesthesiology, pain medicine, chronic pain, interventional pain, spinal injections, spinal cord stimulation

Dr. Potru is an associate professor of anesthesiology at a major academic institution in the Southeast and is triple-board-certified in anesthesiology, interventional pain medicine, and addiction medicine; he is one of less than 25 clinicians across the country with this combination of certifications and has unique expertise as a result. Dr. Potru is a nationally recognized and well-published expert in the treatment of chronic pain and addiction as well as the treatment of the substance use disorder patient in the perioperative period; he sits on and is an active contributor to numerous national anesthesia/pain committees and working groups. Dr. Potru has given invited at multiple national and international conferences, including that of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the International Anesthesia Research Society, as well as multiple invited grand rounds presentati...

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Aaron L Hilliard, PhD

Forensic Toxicologist Johns Hopkins Trained

Health Matters EMPT

Georgia

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Arthur V. Prancan, PhD

Minooka, Illinois

Pharmacology, Toxicology - Alcohol, drugs of abuse, drug adverse events, medication errors, academic integrity

Rush Medical College, Chicago, 1973-2009. Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor. Acting Chairman, Associate Chairman in Pharmacology, 1995-2005; Assistant Dean, The Graduate College, 2004-2009; Founding Director, Pharmacology PhD Program, 1977-1997; Founding Director Biotechnology MS, 2005-2009. Course Director: Medical Pharmacology, Advanced Topics in Pharmacology, Experimental Models in Research, Advanced Nursing Pharmacology, Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology, Advanced Pharmacokinetics, Toxicology. Committees: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Senior Faculty Appointments and Promotions, Research, Educational Appraisal, Student Evaluation and Promotions, Investigation/Authorship Guidelines, Development of Faculty as Teachers, Curriculum Committee, Admissions Committee. Research: Prostaglandins, Alcohol, Acetaldehyde, Endotoxin Shock, Platelets, Thromboxane, Platelet Activating Factor. Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York, 2008-present. ...

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Leon M Gussow, MD

Chicago, Illinois

Toxicology, Emergency Medical Toxicology - Alcohol, Poisoning, opiates, opioids, Marijuana, Overdose, Cannabinoids, cannabis, intoxication, Drug Screening, Dram Shop, Drug Testing, Carbon Monoxide

Over 20 years experience providing consultation and expert witness testimony in cases involving topics including alcohol, marijuana, carbon monoxide, adverse drug effects, drug tests, and urine drug screens. Extensive teaching experience with the Toxikon Consortium Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program in Chicago. Fellow, American College of Medical Toxicology; Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine; Medical Consultant, Illinois Poison Control Center; Peer Reviewer, Clinical Toxicology; Peer Reviewer, Journal of Medical Toxicology; Peer Review, Emergency Medicine Journal; Peer Reviewer, Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine.

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Robert B Swotinsky, MD, MPH

Drug and alcohol testing and impairment.

Sudbury, Massachusetts

Occupational Medicine, Toxicology - Drug testing, drug test, drug screening, drug screen, alcohol testing, alcohol test, toxicology, medical review officer, MRO, impairment, disability, DOT physicals, DOT exams, occupational medicine, occupational health, truck driver, dram shop, alcohol, workers compensation

Expert in drug and alcohol testing and impairment, fitness-for-duty, and occupational medicine. Extensive experience in cases involving drug and alcohol testing in the workplace and in other settings; dram shop cases; fitness of police and firefighters, commercial drivers, and other workers; and disability discrimination. Clear, detailed, well-organized, well-referenced, and timely reports. Qualifications include: board certified in occupational medicine. Certified medical review officer (MRO), FMCSA (NRCME) Medical Examiner and trainer, and (former) FAA Medical Examiner. Fellow of American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and awarded the 2018 ACOEM Achievement in Occupational Medicine Award. Assistant Professor, U Mass Medical School. Former residency director for occupational medicine training program. Written books and written/given numerous educational programs to physician and other groups about drug and alcohol testing, and about DOT physicals (...

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Henry Moss, DO, FASAM

Emergency & Addiction Expert - Stanford Trained

Okemos, Michigan

Emergency Medicine, Addiction Medicine - sepsis, overdose, intoxication, opioids, cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, alcohol, myocardial infarction / heart attack, intubation, stroke / cerebrovascular accident, eclampsia, medical education, overprescribing, pain management, failure to monitor, appendicitis, infection, aortic aneurysm / dissection, lumbar puncture

Dr. Henry Moss, DO, FASAM, is a dual board-certified physician in Emergency and Addiction Medicine. As a senior staff physician at a level-1 trauma center in Detroit, he brings extensive experience in high-stakes emergency care, and actively contributes to resident and medical student education. With specialized training from Stanford in Addiction Medicine, Dr. Moss is uniquely qualified to analyze the intersection of substance use disorders and acute medical care. He has a strong academic and teaching background and has led various education initiatives on toxidromes, withdrawal syndromes, and ECG interpretation. His scholarly contributions include research on virtual simulation training for emergency physicians in collaboration with Yale University, as well as studies on patient admission predictors, presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. As a leader in emergency medicine education, Dr. Moss serves on committees for resident competency assessmen...

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Daniel L Overbeek, MD

Toxicology / Addiction / Emergency Harvard Trained

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Emergency Medical Toxicology, Toxicology - Kratom, Dram Shop & Alcohol Services, Drug Testing, Alcohol, Intoxication, Vaping / Electronic Cigarettes, Overdose, Drugs, Methanol, Emergency Medicine, Urine Drug Screens, Fentanyl, Toxicology, Toxic Tort, Marijuana, Mitragynine, Addiction, Chemistry & Chemicals, Substance Abuse, Addiction Medicine

"Good to hear from you! You were honestly one of my favorite experts to work with - not just on that case, but thus far in my career. " - Partner at National Law Firm Dr. Daniel Overbeek is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Overbeek was trained at the Harvard Medical Toxicology Fellowship after completing the University of Michigan Emergency Medicine residency in Ann Arbor, MI. He is currently on faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, and is actively practicing Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine full-time. He is also published on a variety of medical toxicology topics, including drug testing, alcohol and methanol, kratom / mitragynine, cannabis, vaping and electronic cigarettes. Dr. Overbeek is available to consult with you regarding topics such as drug intoxication and overdose (including marijuana/cannabis, opiates/opioids such as heroin/fentanyl, cocaine, methampheta...

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Karen Mollner, DMSc, MPAS, MS, PA-C

Emergency Medicine PA-C, DMSc, MS toxicology

Hugo, Minnesota

Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - emergency, wrongful death, fentanyl, trauma, marijuana, toxicology, criminal, sepsis, medication, alcohol, malpractice, dissection, occupational, narcotics, physician assistant, cardiac, insurance

Over 22 years experience in Emergency Medicine and Toxicology. Affiliate Member American College of Medical Toxicology with masters degree in forensic toxicology. Doctorate of Medical Science with focus in emergency management. Over 8 years experience as expert witness including medicolegal, emergency medicine, toxicology, occupational, insurance companies, wrongful death, criminal. Website www.thealcoholpro.com

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Preston Rideout

Dram Shop Expert Preston Rideout

Preston Rideout

Greenwood, Mississippi

Dram Shop & Alcohol Services, Premises Liability - Dram Shop, Dram Shop Expert, Dram Shop Expert Witness, Liquor Liability, Hospitality Expert, Nightclub Expert, Nightclub Expert Witness, Restaurant Expert, Restaurant Expert Witness, Bar Expert, Bar Expert Witness, Responsible Alcohol Service, Intoxication Expert, Bartender Training, Intoxication, Safe Harbor, Alcohol

Preston Rideout is a nightclub and bar consultant specializing in Dram Shop and Liquor Liability Expert Witness Testimony. He has 25 years of bar operations experience and 127 alcohol safety certifications. Preston is CEO of Rideout Hospitality and Founder of The Dram Shop Experts. Upon graduating from the University of Mississippi, Preston relocated to Las Vegas to work for Pure Management Group. While in Las Vegas, Preston operated Coyote Ugly, Tangerine Nightclub, Pure Nightclub, PCD Lounge, LAX Nightclub, Noir Bar Audigier Nightclub, EVE Nightclub, Venus Pool Club, and Rehab Pool Party inside Treasure Island Casino, New York New York Casino, Caesars Palace, The Luxor, Aria Casino, and The Hard Rock Hotel. After Las Vegas, Preston launched Rideout Hospitality. As CEO of Rideout Hospitality, Preston provides consulting to casinos, hotels, resorts, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and hospitality management groups across the United States, Mexico, and the Bahamas. Clients retain P...

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Caitlin Bonney, MD, FACEP

Correctional Addiction Medicine Toxicologist

Nevada

Emergency Medical Toxicology, Addiction Medicine - carceral medicine, correctional medicine, emergency medicine, opioid use disorder, overdose, intoxication, detoxification, withdrawal, substance use disorder, drug of abuse, fentanyl, alcohol, jail and prison medicine, marijuana, cannabis, hyperactive/excited delirium, buprenorphine, methadone, drug-facilitated sexual assault

Dr. Caitlin Bonney, MD, FACEP, brings over 11 years of experience as a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, Medical Toxicologist, and Addiction Medicine specialist with extensive experience providing and leading substance use disorder care in carceral settings. She currently serves as the Medical Director of Addiction Medicine for a large metropolitan detention center, where she oversees a comprehensive jail-based addiction treatment program serving hundreds of incarcerated individuals. Dr. Bonney’s work in correctional health focuses on the clinical, operational, and regulatory aspects of delivering evidence-based addiction care in jails and prisons. Her experience includes program development and scale-up, including development of an opioid treatment program (OTP or “methadone clinic”); intake screening and withdrawal management protocols; implementation and oversight of medications for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine and methadone; coordination with custo...

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Caitlin Bonney, MD, FACEP

Correctional Addiction Medicine Toxicologist

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Richard A Stripp, Ph.D.

American Scientific Consultants Corp

Huntington, New York

Toxicology, Pharmacology - Forensic toxicology, alcohol, drugs of abuse, dui, dwi, dram shop, prescription pain drugs, cocaine, heroin, pcp, amphetamine, overdose, carbon monoxide, lead, heavy metals, opiates, marijuana, THC

Dr. Richard Stripp is a nationally recognized expert in toxicology providing services in all aspects of a clinical and forensic toxicology. He has served as an expert consultant in 100’s of cases in the field of toxicology and pharmacology for attorneys, investigators, and physicians involved in forensic and clinical toxicological evaluations associated with ethanol, drugs of abuse, prescription medications and chemical exposure. Dr. Stripp provides unbiased expert case reviews involving drug effect on human performance, toxicity of iatrogenic/ therapeutic agents, lead and other toxic metals, carbon monoxide and environmental/occupational hazards. These services include, impartial evaluations involving drug impairment, overdose, toxic chemical exposure, medical issues associated with drug therapy, poisoning, and the role of drugs, alcohol, or chemical exposure in civil and criminal litigation. This covers a full breath of forensic medical-legal cases

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Bethany Pridgen, MFS

Toxicology and Seized Drug Expert

The DEVAUS Group, LLC

Wilmington, North Carolina

Forensic Science, Toxicology - Controlled substances, DWI, DUI, retrograde extrapolation, driving while impaired, alcohol, drunk driving, cannabis, THC, marijuana, CBD, hemp, quality assurance, ISO 17025, laboratory management, laboratory accreditation, dram shop, back extrapolation, SFST, DRE

Bethany has worked in the forensic science industry since 2005. She provides expert witness testimony and consultation for criminal and civil matters involving, but not limited to, DUI, seized drugs, cannabis, forensic testing practices, laboratory management, quality assurance standards, and reliability of testing methods. Early in her career, she had the opportunity to open a new regional forensic science laboratory in southeastern NC. She began an 11 year journey and gained a career’s worth of experience as a laboratory director, quality assurance manager, laboratory scientist, grant writer and manager. She has written and reviewed hundreds of administrative and technical policies, procedures, and training programs, and has analyzed and provided final review of thousands of biological and seized drug samples. She is a lead and technical assessor for ISO 17025:2017 and performs assessments in the areas of quality management, toxicology, and seized drugs testing for ANAB and A...

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Shannon C. Miller, MD, DFASAM, DLFAPA

Addiction Medicine

Forensic Addiction & Psychiatric Services, LLC

Cincinnati, Ohio

Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry - Alcohol, Gambling, Heroin, Opiate, Fentanyl, Nicotine, Vaping, e-cigarette, Cannabis, Marijuana, Sedative, Phenibut, Xylazine, GHB, LSD, DMT, MDMA, Dextromethorphan, PCP, Ketamine

“FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. Updated CV available at www.forensicaddictions.com. Consultation on issues relating to alcohol/drug use, addiction, gambling, etc. Active clinical practice for 3 decades in Addiction Medicine, broadly experienced. Direct clinical experience specializing in addictions, including government and private practice, both inpatient and outpatient withdrawal management, rehabilitation, co-occurring psychiatric disorders, corrections, methadone, buprenorphine, chronic pain, drug testing, impaired providers, gambling, and a wide array of addiction-related disorders. Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, Board Certified in Psychiatry. Distinguished Fellow, American Society of Addiction Medicine, Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Editor of perhaps the most read Addiction Medicine textbook worldwide, and for 4 editions over a 20-year span. Previously served 10 years as co-founding Co-Editor of a leading addiction medicine journal...

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Samuel L Kleinman, PhD F-ABFT TC-NRCC

Board Certified Forensic Toxicologist Lab Director

Cincinnati, Ohio

Forensic Science, Toxicology - DUI, toxicology, drugs, alcohol, insurance defense, retrograde extrapolation, impaired driving, DWI, postmortem, OVI, crash, sexual assault, forensics, dram shop, breath testing, prescription medicine, injury vehicle, workplace drug testing, drug related death, accident

Dr Samuel Kleinman is a double board certified forensic toxicologist; he is a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology and a Toxicological Chemist certified by the National Registry of Certified Chemists. Dr Kleinman served as both the Deputy Bureau Chief and the Bureau Chief for the central forensic toxicology lab for the state of New Mexico. In this role he participated in more than 40 trials including state district court as well as federal court in New Mexico. He is an expert in laboratory accreditation, method development, validation, and piloted the transition of the New Mexico lab towards ISO 17025 compliance. Dr Kleinman is the Chief of Toxicology for the Hamilton County Coroner in Ohio. Dr Kleinman has expertise in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, impaired driving, sexual assault and blood alcohol interpretation. He offers consultation and education on interpreting laboratory results, chain of custody, workplace drug testing; and if appropriate, participates in d...

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Heath Jolliff, DO

Medical Toxicology and Forensics Expert

Mid-Ohio Toxicology Services, LLC

Columbus, Ohio

Toxicology, Emergency Medical Toxicology - Forensic toxicology, Drug Abuse, Overdose, Impairment, Marijuana, Alcohol, Drug testing, DUI, Risk assessment, Cannabis, Opioids

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology. Fellowship trained at the University of Colorado/Rocky Mountian Poison and Drug Center. Over 3 decades of clinical experience. Expert forensics work for over 2 decades Active Medical License in Colorado and Ohio Fellow, American College of Medical Toxicology Previous, Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program Director

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Margaret Jarvis, MD; DFASAM

Tunkhannock , Pennsylvania

Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry - ASAM Criteria, drug testing, clinical policies, professionalism, board certification, Suboxone, buprenorphine, opiates, alcohol, toxicology, drug screening, addiction treatment, drug treatment, alcohol treatment, overdose, stigma, medical director, addiction medicine, methamphetamine

Dr. Jarvis has been holding leadership positions in addiction medicine for decades, in clinical, academic and policy positions. She has led clinical teams at ASAM levels 3.7 (medically managed inpatient) and 1.7 (medically managed outpatient). She has designed clinical programs and overseen their implementation and maintenance. The programs she has designed and worked with include both medication management and counseling therapies. She has taught at all levels of medical education, helping to start an addiction medicine fellowship program that was in the first groups to receive accreditation from the American Board of Addiction Medicine and the American College of Graduate Medical Education. She has served on the committee that has written the Addiction Medicine certifying board examination since 2000. She has held numerous leadership positions with the American Society of Addiction Medicine, serving both as a member of the board and as an officer of the board. She has long...

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Joseph M Valdez, MD, MPH, FASAM

Experienced Addiction Medicine Expert and Educator

Joseph

STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania

Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine - Opioids, Alcohol, Addiction Medications, Withdrawal Management, Detoxification, Methamphetamine, DUI, Drug Testing, Toxicology, ASAM Criteria, Buprenorphine, Overdose, Impaired Physicians, Standards of Care, Residential Care, Cannabis, Gambling & Behavioral Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Treatment, Addiction Treatment, Naltrexone

Dr. Joseph Valdez is a board-certified physician in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine with over a decade of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He currently serves as Program Director of the ACGME-accredited Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Geisinger Health System and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Valdez has extensive experience in outpatient addiction treatment, medication-assisted therapy, and the integration of addiction services into primary care. He has led clinical teams at ASAM levels 3.7 (medically managed inpatient), 2.5 (partial hospitalization program) and 1.7 (medically managed outpatient). His expertise spans the evaluation and treatment of substance use disorders, opioid & alcohol pharmacology, withdrawal management, and the neurobiology of addiction. He has served in leadership roles across multiple institutions, developed curricula, and contributed to national conversations on addiction ...

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Suzanne M de la Monte, MD, MPH

Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School-Brown University

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Neuropathology, Pathology - alcohol, dementia, trauma, perinatal brain damage and disease, pediatric brain disease

I have consulted on civil and criminal cases involving brain injuries, dementia, substance abuse leading to neuropathological processes, medical errors, birth trauma, perinatal brain damage, as well as complex medical problems that lead to death. Most of my practice has been on the side of the plaintiff/complainant. Last 2 cases (2022): 1) against a plastic surgeon who failed to examine the patient for deep vein thrombosis--patient died from pulmonary emboli shortly after surgery; 2) defense- stillbirth with a complicated medical course exacerbated by congenital brain anomalies. I have testified in court and given depositions.

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Dr. David H. Schaffer, MD, MRO

Toxicology Director, Experienced Witness, Dual BC

Greenville, South Carolina

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Preston Rideout

Dram Shop Expert Preston Rideout

Preston Rideout

Texas

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Kerollos Shaker, MD, FACEP

Expert Toxicologist - Emergency Medicine Doctor

SHAKER EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS PLLC

Houston, Texas

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Jennifer E Souders, MD

Souders Independent Medical Consultations PLLC

Seattle, Washington

Pain Management - Medicine, Addiction Medicine - toxicology, impairment, prescription, drugs, opioids, cannabis/marijuana, alcohol, criminal, DUI/DWI, felony, civil, personal injury, dram shop, overdose

I am a physician (M.D.) who is Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Addiction Medicine. As a consultant in forensic/legal cases, my main area of focus involves the clinical toxicology of prescription medications, recreational drugs and substances of abuse, marijuana/cannabis, and alcohol. My training and education include the interpretation of clinical and forensic toxicology test results in multiple matrices, including blood, urine, serum, hair, and nails. In addition, my training and education include safe opioid prescribing procedures, interpretation of prescribing records, assessment of patient responses to prescribed opioids, and overdose prevention education and practices. Unlike non-physicians who review toxicology test results in forensic cases, as a clinician I am able to read, interpret, and testify on the contents of medical records. I understand that the presence of a positive test result does not necessarily constitute the presence of impairment or obs...