This journal focuses on the medical treatment and management of substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder (OUD). Articles examine the efficacy and implementation of medications such as buprenorphine and methadone, alongside research into novel substances like kratom and xylazine, and the use of digital tools for diagnosis and treatment monitoring. The scope also includes studies on patient populations, treatment access, and the impact of policy changes on care.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1
Pharmacology (medical)Q1
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Substance Abuse
Scopus Categories
Pharmacology (medical)Psychiatry and Mental HealthMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Opioid Use Disorder TreatmentSubstance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesHIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskPrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsForensic Toxicology and Drug AnalysisPain Management and Opioid UseSmoking Behavior and CessationAlcoholism and Thiamine DeficiencyMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumCannabis and Cannabinoid Research