This journal publishes research on the assessment, treatment, and consequences of various substance use disorders, including opioids, stimulants, and synthetic cannabinoids. Articles explore interventions such as media literacy, positive psychology skills, and transcranial magnetic stimulation, as well as factors influencing treatment outcomes like employment barriers and leaving against medical advice. The scope also includes the study of specific disorders like Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder and the impact of substance use on mortality trends and neuropsychological functioning.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ4
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Scopus Categories
Psychiatry and Mental HealthMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesOpioid Use Disorder TreatmentChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentMental Health Treatment and AccessSchizophrenia research and treatmentPrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsCannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorAlcohol Consumption and Health EffectsGambling Behavior and Treatments