Addictive Disorders and their Treatment

Aims & Scope

Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment is a quarterly international journal devoted to practical clinical research and treatment issues related to the misuses of alcohol and licit and illicit drugs and the study and treatment of addictive disorders and their behaviors.

The journal publishes broad-spectrum, patient-oriented coverage of all aspects of addiction, directed toward an audience of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychopharmacologists, and primary care practitioners.

Original articles help clinicians make more educated, effective decisions regarding optimal patient management and care.

In-depth reviews examine current understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction disorders.

Short reports include preliminary communications or case reports on unusual or otherwise important aspects of addiction disorders.

Case reviews provide comprehensive case presentations emphasizing key points in the differential diagnosis, workup, and treatment plan.

Special sections include editorials, book reviews, meeting announcements, and letters to the editor.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.176

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	22733

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	26

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Relationships Among Laboratory and Psychometric Measures of Impulsivity: Implications in Substance Abuse and Dependence

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Scott D., Don R., Howard M., Cynthia J., Oleg V.

• Impulsivity and Substance Abuse: What Is the Connection?

  Citation: 108

  Authors: F. Gerard, Donald M.

• Change in Stress Levels Following Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction in a Therapeutic Community

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Marianne T., P. Michele, F. Gerard, Myrna M., Kathleen, Paul R., Patricia

• Cognitive–Behavioral Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse: A Preliminary Randomized Study

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Joy M., Patricia, Shelly, Paula, F. Gerard, Alan

• Development of a Brief Intervention for Concerned Significant Others of Problem Gamblers

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Karyn, David C., Nicole

• Distinctions in Behavioral Impulsivity: Implications for Substance Abuse Research

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Donald M., Charles W., Dawn M., R. Michael, Sylvain O., Michael A.

• Gamblers Seeking Treatment: Why Haven't They Come Earlier?

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Hermano, Silvia S., Monica L., Nady

• Cigarette Smoking and Sleep Disturbance

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Miguel, Manuel

• An Interpersonal Model of Addiction Relapse

  Citation: 34

  Authors: David, Henry R.

• Rethinking Dual Disorders/Pathology

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Nestor, Jose, Lola, Carlos, Ignacio, Pablo, Pedro, Miguel

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