Alcoholism Expert Witnesses

Centennial, Colorado

Substance Abuse, Mental Health - Substance Abuse, Chemical Dependency, Prescription Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse treatment, Standards of Care, Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse Recovery, Addiction Recovery, Chronic Relapse, Clinical Policies, DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Social work, Ethics, Licensure Board matters

Ms. Bockman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addictions Counselor in Colorado, and is qualified as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) under the Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. She maintains a clinical practice seeing individuals in a therapeutic setting, specializing in addictions and related issues. She has additional career experience as a program director, manager/staff developer, clinical supervisor, evaluator, and clinician. She has worked in inpatient, residential, hospital, and outpatient settings prior to working in private practice. Ms. Bockman is considered to have the special knowledge, experience, and education that goes far beyond basic public information in the field of substance use, abuse, additions, and other related topics. She has the skills you may be seeking in an expert witness including written and oral communication, team player expertise, confidence, and honesty. Her expert witness practice includes: case review and a...

Boca Raton, Florida

Substance Abuse, Mental Health - Addiction treatment center, Substance abuse, Addiction, Suicide, Family law, ASAM criteria, Alcoholism, PTSD, DUI, Marchman act, Medical malpractice, Baker act, Wrongful death, Suicide prevention, Dram shop, Sexual assault in addiction and mental health facilities

John Puls is a licensed psychotherapist, Master's Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), clinical social worker, and qualified expert witness based in Florida. He brings over a decade of direct clinical, administrative, and support staff experience across all levels of care in substance abuse and mental health treatment. This includes detoxification units, residential inpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, outpatient services, crisis stabilization units, and Baker Act receiving facilities. Mr. Puls is recognized for his deep understanding of clinical best practices and standards of care in both mental health and addiction treatment settings. He has designed and implemented evidence-based programming for treatment centers, with a focus on aligning services with state and national standards, including the ASAM Criteria (American Society of Addiction Medicine) for determining appropriate levels of care in addiction treatment. He has been retained as an expert witnes...

Green Cove Springs, Florida

Hospitalist, Substance Abuse - House Call Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Addiction, Pain Management, Alcoholism, Cannabis, Opioids/Suboxone, Hospice, Hospital Medicine, Post Surgical Medical Consultation, Pre-op medical consultation, IV Hydration Therapy, IV Vitamin Therapy, behavioral health, Clinical Pharmacology, Telemedicine

Board certified in Family Medicine. Over two decades of experience in Hospital and Emergency Medicine. Owner and Medical Director of a House Call Medical Practice in New Orleans since 2012. In house medical consultant for The St. Charles Surgical Hospital and Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans. Expertise in Addiction Medicine including opioid dependence, alcoholism and other drugs of abuse. Expertise in Clinical Pharmacology, IV Hydration, IV Vitamin Therapy and Integrative Medicine. Expertise in Telemedicine and Outpatient Acute Care. Expertise in Geriatric Medicine, End-of-Life and Hospice Care. Current Adjunct Instructor for the Department of Family & Community Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. Former Medical Director of Gold Leaf Medical Cannabis Dispensary. Former instructor of Inpatient Medicine at San Francisco General Hospital at The University of California, San Francisco.

Hinsdale, Illinois

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Dementia, Concussion, Epilepsy, Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder, Malingering, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Stroke, TBI, PTSD, Hypoxia, Neuropsychological Testing, Psychometrics, Alcoholism, Substance abuse, ADHD

I am a fellowship-trained clinical neuropsychologist and a licensed clinical psychologist. I received my PhD in clinical psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, where I also completed a rehabilitation psychology specialization track. My clinical training in neuropsychology included multiple pre-doctoral practicum placements, an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited predoctoral internship, and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship. I have extensive experience in the assessment of adults and older adults with traumatic brain injuries, concussion, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dementia, movement disorders, epilepsy, stroke, autoimmune diseases, alcoholism, drug abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and psychosis. After fellowship, I founded an outpatient neuropsychology clinic within a large medical organization. In this capacity, I receive referrals from multiple departments including neur...

Schenectady, New York

Pharmacology, Pharmacology- Clinical - Clinical pharmacology, toxicology, drug interactions, side effects, drug safety, drug labeling, drug-food interaction, alcoholism, drug abuse & addiction, medication errors, medication systems, lack of drug response, overdosing and underdosing

Dr. Bertino is a Diplomat (Board Certified) of the American Board of Clinical Pharmacology. Dr. Bertino has an extensive record of publications and clinical experience in pharmacogenomics/pharmacogenetics, drug therapy and vaccine development. Prompt, completely referenced expert service in all area of clinical pharmacology/Toxicology and pharmacy practice. His expertise also extends into substance abuse disorders and treatment. In addition to clinical pharmacology expertise, he has substantial clinical experience in hospital, community, nursing home, and other practice settings. He has also expertise with pharmaceutical company litigation. Dr. Bertino has served as an expert for both plaintiffs and defendants. He strives to provide complete review of all cases with evidence based, well referenced written opinions. Given his clinical expertise along with being well trained and knowledgable in the area of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, drug action...

Austin, Texas

Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry - Psychiatrist, Medical Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury Med, Testamentary Capacity, Addiction, Alcoholism, DUI, Criminal Responsibility, Mental Disability, Malpractice, Psychotherapy, Confidentiality, Violence and Domestic Abuse, Undue Influence, Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Competency, Aviation, Occupational

Dr. Weiss is a practicing Psychiatrist and Forensic Psychiatrist. Early in his career, he practiced Internal Medicine when he decided to pursue a deepening interest in Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Forensic Psychiatry. Internal Medicine continues to play a part in treating psychiatric conditions. He obtained Brain Injury Medicine Board-Certification after he served on cases involving brain injured plaintiffs and/or defendants or in which a TBI was a factor. He has a clinical psychiatric practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Weiss is uniquely qualified to address psychiatric conditions, as well as overlap with other medical conditions, symptoms, and treatment. Board-Certified in each of the following specialties: • Psychiatry, ABPN • Forensic Psychiatry, ABPN • Addiction Psychiatry, ABPN • Internal Medicine, ABIM • Brain Injury Medicine, ABIM • Nutrition, American Board of Nutrition (Former) Dr. Weiss completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan He...

Houston, Texas

Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, OSFED, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, substance, alcoholism, sexual abuse, sexual assault, abuse, autism

I am a double board-certified psychiatrist with over seven years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents, and adults in inpatient, outpatient, and day program settings. I focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. As a psychiatrist at Eating Recovery Center in Houston, Texas, I have treated a patient population ranging from age 10 to adult for eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. In my private practice, I work with clients of different cultural backgrounds to address concerns with depression, anxiety, mood, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). CLINICAL PRACTICE AND APPOINTMENTS Psychiatrist August 2023-present Eating Recovery Center / Pathlight Mood and Anxiety, Houston, TX • Provide care to children, adolescents, and adults with mood disorders and...