SCICONX Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research

The SCICONX Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research (JDAR) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal published by SCICONX Publishing Group. The journal is dedicated to advancing high-quality, interdisciplinary research related to drugs, alcohol, substance use, addiction, and their broad impacts on health, behaviour, society, and public policy.

JDAR serves as a global platform for researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, policymakers, and academics to disseminate innovative findings that contribute to evidence-based understanding, prevention, treatment, and management of substance use and alcohol-related conditions.

The journal emphasizes scientific rigor, ethical research practices, and meaningful real-world impact, supporting the translation of research into clinical practice, community interventions, and policy development.

✦ Aims and Mission:

The primary mission of the SCICONX Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research is to promote the generation and dissemination of original, impactful research that enhances understanding of:

• Drug and alcohol use patterns and trends
• Biological, psychological, and social mechanisms of addiction
• Clinical management and treatment of substance use disorders
• Prevention strategies and harm reduction approaches
• Public health responses and policy implications
• Emerging challenges related to substance use and behavioural addictions

JDAR aims to foster international collaboration and multidisciplinary dialogue, supporting research that bridges clinical science, public health, behavioural science, neuroscience, pharmacology, and social sciences.

✦ Scope of the Journal:

The journal welcomes high-quality submissions covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

Clinical and Biomedical Research

• Alcohol use disorder and substance use disorder
• Pharmacological treatments and clinical interventions
• Comorbidity with mental health and chronic diseases
• Neurobiology and neurochemistry of addiction
• Toxicology and adverse drug effects

Behavioural and Psychological Sciences

• Psychological determinants of substance use
• Behavioural addiction and compulsive behaviours
• Cognitive and emotional processes in addiction
• Family, social, and cultural influences
• Psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery

Public Health and Epidemiology

• Population-based studies of drug and alcohol use
• Prevention programs and community interventions
• Health disparities and vulnerable populations
• Global burden of substance use disorders
• Surveillance and trend analysis

Policy, Ethics, and Society

• Drug and alcohol policy evaluation
• Legal and regulatory frameworks
• Ethical considerations in addiction research
• Socioeconomic impacts of substance use
• Community-based and harm reduction models

Emerging and Interdisciplinary Areas

• Digital health and addiction management
• Artificial intelligence and data analytics in addiction research
• Novel therapeutic and behavioural interventions
• Substance use in special populations
• Global and cross-cultural addiction studies

✦ Types of Articles Published:

JDAR publishes a wide range of scholarly content, including:

• Original Research Articles
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• Narrative and Mini Reviews
• Clinical Studies and Translational Research
• Short Communications
• Case Studies and Case Series
• Public Health and Policy Analyses
• Perspectives and Commentaries

✦ Open Access and Publication Ethics:

The SCICONX Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research is a fully open access journal, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide. This model promotes wider dissemination, greater visibility, and increased citation potential for authors.

The journal follows strict ethical standards and best practices in scholarly publishing, including:

• Rigorous double-blind peer review
• Plagiarism screening
• Conflict of interest disclosure
• Ethical approval and informed consent requirements
• Compliance with international research and publication ethics

✦ Global Audience and Impact:

JDAR is designed to serve a truly international audience, welcoming submissions from researchers and institutions across all regions. The journal particularly encourages research addressing region-specific challenges, low- and middle-income country contexts, and global health perspectives related to drug and alcohol use.

By publishing high-impact, policy-relevant, and clinically meaningful research, JDAR seeks to contribute to improved health outcomes, informed decision-making, and stronger evidence-based responses to substance use and addiction worldwide.

✦ Invitation to Authors:

The SCICONX Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research invites researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals to submit their original work and become part of a growing international community dedicated to advancing knowledge in drug and alcohol research.

Through timely peer review, professional editorial support, and global visibility, JDAR aims to be a trusted platform for impactful and responsible scientific communication.

✦ Fast Editorial Execution and Review Process (FEE-Review Process)

Authors who are willing to publish their articles under this mode can make a pre-payment of € 99 towards express peer-review and editorial decision. First editorial decision in 3 days and final decision with review comments in 5 days from the date of submission. Galley proof generation will be done in next 2 days from acceptance or maximum 5 days (For manuscripts notified for revision by external reviewer).

Manuscripts accepted for publication will be charged regular APC.

Authors retain the copyright of their publication and the final version of the article will be published in both HTML and PDF formats as well as XML formats for transmitting to indexing databases. The editorial team of the Journal will ensure adherence to scientific publication guidelines.