I have been lurking lately because everyone has such articulate messages to post. Now I must share because this lady has me in such despair almost in tears. I can not believe how horrible expert witnesses have gotten over the years to the point of out and out dishonesty for money and making both themselves and the profession I loved look like a bad joke. ALV even lied on her CV as a presenter!!! Good grief..
I am and was a very ethical Licensed Addiction Specialist and Certified Clinical Supervisor. It dishearten me when I see this foolishness on the stand and these people can not stand up and admit either they are wrong or didn't get enough information that would change their dx. Money or no money they still will get paid.
Thank you for listening.. For those who think the only valid professional is a PhD that is misnomer. I have spent over 1000 of hours of continuing education on top of the formal education to get to the point of taking the oh so difficult written test, then oral test / case review. It is not easy. At least to acquire a license to become an Addiction Specialist.
Thank you for listening and let me dab my tears concerning these bozo experts.
JHMO