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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Psychoactive Drugs is a peer-reviewed medical journal on psychoactive drugs. It was established in 1967 by David E. Smith and is currently published five times per year by Taylor & Francis. It was previously titled Journal of Psychedelic Drugs. It was the first journal established in the United States to focus on psychoactive drug abuse, and continues to introduce groundbreaking work in topics such as drug use and criminality, therapeutic communities, dual diagnosis, psychotherapy/counseling, methadone maintenance treatment, and culturally relevant substance abuse treatment. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2016 impact factor of 1.740. Less
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs Key Metrics
CiteScore 
4.5
SJR
Q2Psychology (all)
SNIP
0.99
Time to Accept
5
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months5%
4 to 6 months38%
7 to 9 months44%
Above 9 months13%
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Topics Covered on Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
Substance use
Medication adherence
MDMA
Cannabis use
Ketamine
Fentanyl
Cross-sectional study
Social pressure
Opioid use disorder
Public health
Social media
Psilocybin
Impulsivity
Marijuana use
Mental health
Cigarette smoking
Cannabis Dependence
Cognitive impairment
Combined treatment
Social learning theory
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1981 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
How long has Journal of Psychoactive Drugs been actively publishing? 
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs has been in operation since 1981 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Journal of Psychoactive Drugs?
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did Journal of Psychoactive Drugs publish last year?
In 2023, Journal of Psychoactive Drugs publsihed 84 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Journal of Psychoactive Drugs?
For Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, eISSN is 2159-9777 and pISSN is 0279-1072.
What is Citescore for Journal of Psychoactive Drugs?
Citescore for Journal of Psychoactive Drugs is 4.5.
What is SNIP score for Journal of Psychoactive Drugs?
SNIP score for Journal of Psychoactive Drugs is 0.99.
What is the SJR for Journal of Psychoactive Drugs?
SJR for Journal of Psychoactive Drugs is Q2.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Psychoactive Drugs?
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD is the publisher of Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.
