The International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research (IJADR) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research on alcohol and other drug use, harms, and policy. It aims to provide a platform for researchers from around the world to share their findings and contribute to the scientific understanding of alcohol and drug-related issues. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including epidemiology, public health, policy, prevention, treatment, and social and cultural aspects of alcohol and drug use.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
43
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
General Information
Country / RegionNorway
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1969
Annual Volume~ 18 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications260
Publisher OrgKettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol
Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1925-7066 / 1925-7066
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Peer review
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
EpidemiologyQ3
Health (social science)Q3
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Behavioral Sciences
Scopus Categories
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthHealth (social science)Epidemiology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesAlcohol Consumption and Health EffectsPrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsHomelessness and Social IssuesHIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskHealth Policy Implementation ScienceGestational Diabetes Research and ManagementGlobal Public Health Policies and EpidemiologySmoking Behavior and CessationGambling Behavior and Treatments