Substance Abuse Expert Witnesses in Maryland

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...

Bethesda, Maryland

Mental Health, Substance Abuse - Substance Use, Addiction Social Worker, LiCSW, Opioid Addiction, Behavioral Health Social Worker, Therapist, MAT, SBIRT, Alcohol Addiction, Cocaine Addiction, Benzodiazepines Addiction, Trauma, Social Worker Malpractice, Opioid Use Disorder, Substance Use Screening, Stimulant Use Disorder

Thought leading licensed independent social worker. Active clinical practice. Subject matter expert in behavioral health, severe mental illness, addiction treatment, and integrated care. Extensive teaching experience. Provides expert analysis on adherence to standards of care, suicide risk assessment, and contributing factors in behavioral health-related deaths. Deep expertise in clinical pathways, provider decision-making, and behavioral health integration. Over 25 years of experience providing direct therapy services specializing in addiction treatment, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health integration. Focused on delivering person-centered, evidence-based care to help clients achieve sustainable recovery through individualized treatment plans. Licensed in Washington, DC; Virginia; and Maryland

Annapolis, Maryland

Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Psychopharmacology, Medication Management, Psychosis, Women’s Mental Health, Pregnancy/Post Partum, Suicide, Emergency Psychiatry, Inpatient Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Recidivism

Board Certified Psychiatrist in active clinical practice. Johns Hopkins trained in general psychiatry. Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins and Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at George Washington University. 20+ years medical experience, 15+ years in psychiatry. Colonel in the United States Air Force and Chief of Aerospace Medicine. 20+ years of military service including combat deployment. Numerous awards, to include “Top Doc” for the Annapolis area, U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal with Combat Device, and U.S. Navy Commendation Medal. Well-experienced public speaker.