Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (JSAT) features original reviews, training and educational articles, special commentary, and especially research articles that are meaningful to the treatment of alcohol, heroin, marijuana, and other drugs of dependence.

JSAT is directed toward treatment practitioners from all disciplines (medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, and counseling) in both private and public sectors, including those involved in schools, health centers, community agencies, correctional facilities, and individual practices.

The editors emphasize that JSAT articles should address techniques and treatment approaches that can be used directly by contemporary practitioners.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• The fifth edition of the addiction severity index

  Citation: 3379

  Authors: A.Thomas, Harvey, David, Roger, Iris, Grant, Helen, Milton

• The co-dependency concept: Does it offer a solution for the spouses of alcoholics?

  Citation: 1384

  Authors: Kevin J.

• A comprehensive review of the psychometric properties of the Drug Abuse Screening Test

  Citation: 671

  Authors: Errol, Olga, Adriana

• Assessing organizational readiness for change

  Citation: 627

  Authors: Wayne E.K, Jack M, D.Dwayne

• The Cannabis Youth Treatment (CYT) Study: Main findings from two randomized trials

  Citation: 603

  Authors: Michael, Susan H., Guy, Frank M., Thomas, Jean, Howard, Janet C., Yifrah, Charles, Nancy, Rod

• Assessing competence in the use of motivational interviewing

  Citation: 509

  Authors: Theresa B., Tim, Jennifer K., Stacey M.L., William R.

• Treatment Access Barriers and Disparities Among Individuals with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: An Integrative Literature Review

  Citation: 427

  Authors: Mary Ann, Teri, Aidyn, Stephanie, Dana, Kristen D.

• An overview of systematic reviews of the effectiveness of opiate maintenance therapies: available evidence to inform clinical practice and research

  Citation: 411

  Authors: Laura, Marina, Carlo, Marica, Fabrizio, Richard

• A conceptual framework for transferring research to practice

  Citation: 401

  Authors: D.Dwayne

• Peer-Delivered Recovery Support Services for Addictions in the United States: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 398

  Authors: Ellen L., Justine, R. Neil, Molly, Alexandre