Journal of Dual Diagnosis

Aims & Scope

Journal of Dual Diagnosis is a quarterly, international publication that focuses on the full spectrum of complexities regarding dual diagnosis.

The co-occurrence of mental health and substance use disorders, or “dual diagnosis,” is one of the quintessential issues in behavioral health.

Why do such high rates of co-occurrence exist?

What does it tell us about risk profiles?

How do these linked disorders affect people, their families, and the communities in which they live?

What are the natural paths to recovery?

What specific treatments are most helpful and how can new ones be developed?

How can we enhance the implementation of evidence-based practices at clinical, administrative, and policy levels?

How can we help clients to learn active recovery skills and adopt needed supports, clinicians to master new interventions, programs to implement effective services, and communities to foster healthy adjustment?

The Journal addresses each of these perplexing challenges.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.583

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	36

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9967

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	155

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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.

• Cannabis Use and the Risk for Psychosis and Affective Disorders

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Lucia, Harriet, Caterina, Robin M.

• Genetics of Smoking and Schizophrenia

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Sherry, Sharon, Robert

• How Patients Recovering From Alcoholism Use a Smartphone Intervention

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Fiona M., Ming-Yuan, Dhavan, David H.

• Cognitive Function as a Transdiagnostic Treatment Target in Stimulant Use Disorders

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Mehmet, Elise E., Andrew J., Kathleen M.

• Toward the Study of Trans-Disease Processes: A Novel Approach With Special Reference to the Study of Co-morbidity

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Warren K., E. Terry

• A Pilot Study of Mood Ratings Captured by Mobile Phone Versus Paper-and-Pencil Mood Charts in Bipolar Disorder

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Colin A., Daniel H., Laura, Vicki, Jennifer

• PTSD Symptoms, Emotion Dysregulation, and Alcohol-Related Consequences Among College Students With a Trauma History

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Jessica C., Meghan E., Megan L., Katherine L.

• Validity of Self-Reported Drug Use Among People with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Carlos T., Nancy H., Linda K., Susan M.

• Remote “Hovering” With Individuals With Psychotic Disorders and Substance Use: Feasibility, Engagement, and Therapeutic Alliance With a Text-Messaging Mobile Interventionist

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Dror, Susan M., Izabela

• From “Double Trouble” to “Dual Recovery”: Integrating Models of Recovery in Addiction and Mental Health

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Larry, Raquel, Luis, Janis, Jennifer, Thomas A.

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