African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies

Aims & Scope

The African Journal of Drug & Alcohol Studies is an international scientific journal published by the African Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA).

The Journal publishes original research, evaluation studies, case reports, review articles and book reviews of high scholarly standards.

Papers submitted for publication may address any aspect of alcohol and drug use and dependence in Africa and among people of African descent living anywhere in the world.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27294

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.120

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

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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.

• Patterns of alcohol use on a South African university campus: the findings of two annual drinking surveys

  Citation: 11

  Authors: C, V

• Volume of alcohol consumption, patterns of drinking and burden of disease in sub-Saharan Africa, 2002

  Citation: 8

  Authors: M, IS, J, J

• Extent and Influence of Recreational Drug Use on Men and Women Aged 15 Years and Older in South Africa

  Citation: 8

  Authors: P, A

• Methamphetamine (Mkpulummiri) use in eastern Nigeria: A new addition to drug users’ repertoire

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Emeka W., Ikenna D.

• Chang’aa Drinking in Kibera Slum: The Harmful Effects of Contemporary Changes in the Production and Consumption of Traditional Spirits

  Citation: 5

  Authors: C

• To what extent do youth-focused prevention programmes reflect evidence-based practices? Findings from an audit of alcohol and other drug prevention programmes in Cape Town, South Africa

  Citation: 4

  Authors: N, B, C

• Psychotic disorder, khat abuse and aggressive behavior in Somalia: a case report

  Citation: 4

  Authors: N, B, W

• Addressing Challenges in Addiction Treatment and Training in Africa

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Ikenna D., Eze Uzoechi, Ifeoma N.

• South African health care providers’ recognition of the links between alcohol and HIV in their daily practice: a pilot study.

  Citation: 3

  Authors: NK, AL, CT, M, M, CDH

• Substance abuse and psychiatric co-morbidities: a case study of patients at Mathari Psychiatric Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

  Citation: 3

  Authors: DM, M, MW, L, MH, V

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