Journal of Psychoactive Drugs Taylor and Francis Ltd. · United Kingdom
ISSN 0279-1072 eISSN 2159-9777
SJR Q2 ✓ WOS SSCI ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q2 +18
Total 43
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal publishes research on the use of psychoactive substances, including psychedelics, opioids, and cannabis, examining their effects on mental health, well-being, and substance use patterns. Articles explore user experiences, therapeutic potential, integration processes, and the impact of social and cultural factors on substance use and harm reduction.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Country / Region United Kingdom
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Annual Volume ~ 79 articles / year
Status Active
Total Publications 2,727
Publisher Org Taylor & Francis
Publishing Model Subscription
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0279-1072 / 2159-9777
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
❌ Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Medicine (miscellaneous) Q2
Psychology (miscellaneous) Q2
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Clinical Substance Abuse
Scopus Categories
Psychology (miscellaneous) Medicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Psychedelics and Drug Studies Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Opioid Use Disorder Treatment HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref