Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions is designed to help social work practitioners stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of addictions.

This journal publishes refereed articles on innovative individual, family, group work, and community practice models for treating and preventing substance abuse and other addictions in diverse populations.

The journal focuses on research findings, health care, social policies, and program administration directly affecting social work practice in the addictions.

The Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions has several regular features of interest to social workers in the field of addictions.

Each issue contains a "Special Topic" column which consists of a discussion between experts or an interview with one expert about a particularly urgent issue in the field.

Book reviews keep you up-to-date on the latest literature out in the market.

A final column, called "Endpage," allows an author to make his or her thoughts known, whether as a client in a program or as a professional who has something special to share.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16403

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	79

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.308

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	31

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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 and Social Sciences, 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.

• Problem Gambling and Families: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Toula, Marie-Christine, Joël

• Natural Recovery from Substance Dependency

  Citation: 90

  Authors: William, Robert

• “You're Nothing But a Junkie”: Multiple Experiences of Stigma in an Aging Methadone Maintenance Population

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Kyaien O., Daniel

• A Family Perspective for Substance Abuse: Implications from the Literature

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Kenneth J., Melissa Floyd

• Differentiating Emotions in a Sample of Men in Treatment for Hypersexual Behavior

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Rory C.

• Collegiate Recovery Communities Programs: What Do We Know and What Do We Need to Know?

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Alexandre, Kitty, Thomas, Ken C., D. Paul

• Military Combat Deployments and Substance Use: Review and Future Directions

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Mary Jo, Nikki R., Rachel Sayko, Elizabeth L.

• Caregiver Substance Use and Child Outcomes: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Michele, Ginny, James, Robert, Carlton D.

• Addiction Training in Social Work Schools: A Nationwide Analysis

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Catriona, Lena, Maryann

• Social Support: A Mixed Blessing for Women in Substance Abuse Treatment

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Elizabeth M., Michelle R., Lance T., Jerry E.

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