Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

Aims & Scope

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors® publishes peer-reviewed original articles related to the psychological aspects of addictive behaviors.

The journal includes articles on the following topics: alcohol use and alcohol use disordersdrug use and drug use disorderssmoking and nicotine use and disorderseating disorders, andother addictive behaviors Randomized trials, laboratory and prospective studies, and meta-analyses are given the highest priorities.

Cross-sectional studies, especially those involving convenience samples, will need to make unique contributions to be competitive in this journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.370

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	127

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2810

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1089

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

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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.

• The relationship between addictive use of social media and video games and symptoms of psychiatric disorders: A large-scale cross-sectional study.

  Citation: 1364

  Authors: Cecilie Schou, Joël, Mark D., Daria J., Zsolt, Elvis, Ståle

• Assessing drinkers' motivation for change: The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES).

  Citation: 584

  Authors: William R., J. Scott

• Development of the Yale Food Addiction Scale Version 2.0.

  Citation: 542

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

• Reliability of the Timeline Followback for cocaine, cannabis, and cigarette use.

  Citation: 541

  Authors: Sean M., Linda Carter, Mark B., Gloria I.

• Overview of 1-year follow-up outcomes in the Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome Study (DATOS).

  Citation: 455

  Authors: Robert L., S. Gail, Patrick M., Jill, Rose M.

• Reliability of self-reported HIV risk behaviors of drug users.

  Citation: 400

  Authors: Richard, Dennis G., Norman, Dale, Barry, Helen, Robert, Mark L., John, Marcia, Mildred

• Reliability and validity of a smoking timeline follow-back interview.

  Citation: 396

  Authors: Richard A., Ellen S., Suzanne D., Jessica A., D. Matthew, Ivan W.

• Treatment retention and follow-up outcomes in the Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome Study (DATOS).

  Citation: 378

  Authors: D. Dwayne, George W., Barry S.

• Do Parents Still Matter? Parent and Peer Influences on Alcohol Involvement Among Recent High School Graduates.

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Mark D., Jennifer P., Roger E., Nancy H.

• Binge drinking and the American college students: What's five drinks?

  Citation: 362

  Authors: Henry, Toben F.

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