Journal of Addiction Medicine

Aims & Scope

The mission of Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, is to promote excellence in the practice of addiction medicine and in clinical research as well as to support Addiction Medicine as a mainstream medical sub-specialty.

Under the guidance of an esteemed Editorial Board, peer-reviewed articles published in the Journal focus on developments in addiction medicine as well as on treatment innovations and ethical, economic, forensic, and social topics including: •addiction and substance use in pregnancy •adolescent addiction and at-risk use •the drug-exposed neonate •pharmacology •all psychoactive substances relevant to addiction, including alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, marijuana, opioids, stimulants and other prescription and illicit substances •diagnosis •neuroimaging techniques •treatment of special populations •treatment, early intervention and prevention of alcohol and drug use disorders •methodological issues in addiction research •pain and addiction, prescription drug use disorder •co-occurring addiction, medical and psychiatric disorders •pathological gambling disorder, sexual and other behavioral addictions •pathophysiology of addiction •behavioral and pharmacological treatments •issues in graduate medical education •recovery •health services delivery •ethical, legal and liability issues in addiction medicine practice •drug testing •self- and mutual-help.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	4.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.188

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	63

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3615

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1398

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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
• Web of Science

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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.

• An Evidence-Based Review of Acute and Long-Term Effects of Cannabis Use on Executive Cognitive Functions

  Citation: 524

  Authors: Rebecca D., Natania A., Barbara J.

• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) National Practice Guideline for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use

  Citation: 466

  Authors: Kyle, Margaret

• A Systematic Review of Community Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Distribution Programs

  Citation: 387

  Authors: Angela K., Christine M., Erin L.

• Food Addiction

  Citation: 296

  Authors: Ashley N., William R., Kelly D.

• A Systematic Review on the Use of Psychosocial Interventions in Conjunction With Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Addiction

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Karen, Amanda, Brittany, Keli, Mady, David

• Alcohol Consumption in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States

  Citation: 240

  Authors: Carolina, Alexander J., William N.

• A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Assessing the Efficacy of Varenicline Tartrate for Alcohol Dependence

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Raye Z., Megan L., Joanne B., Daniel E., Bankole, Kelly E., Alan I., Helen M., Domenic A., Ofra, Kyle, Mary F., Eric C., Nassima A., Janet, Charles, Robert

• A Review of Buprenorphine Diversion and Misuse

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Michelle R., Sharon L.

• Misuse of Novel Synthetic Opioids: A Deadly New Trend

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Matthew P., Peter A., Michael H.

• The ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: 2020 Focused Update

  Citation: 202

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