This journal focuses on research related to substance use and misuse, particularly among young adults and college students. Articles examine interventions, risk factors, protective strategies, and knowledge related to alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. The scope also includes the impact of social factors, personal experiences, and public health policies on substance use behaviors.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Health (social science)Q4
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ4
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Scopus Categories
Psychiatry and Mental HealthPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthMedicine (miscellaneous)Health (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesBehavioral Health and InterventionsCommunity Health and DevelopmentChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentSmoking Behavior and CessationYouth Development and Social SupportHomelessness and Social IssuesHealth Policy Implementation ScienceCannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchAlcohol Consumption and Health Effects