DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

metrics 2024

Exploring the complexities of addiction and recovery.

Introduction

Drug and Alcohol Dependence is a premier journal published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd, dedicated to the rigorous exploration and analysis of substance use disorders, including drug and alcohol dependencies. With its established history since 1975 and a remarkable convergence of research extending to 2024, the journal holds a prestigious position within the academic community, evidenced by its Q1 ranking in multiple categories, including Pharmacology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, and Toxicology for 2023. It ranks impressively among its peers, underscored by Scopus rankings of #46, #99, and #27 in key fields related to medical pharmacology and toxicology. As a non-open access title, it caters to a global readership of researchers, professionals, and students, providing them with peer-reviewed insights into critical developments and innovative methodologies in the field. The journal’s commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding of drug and alcohol dependence is essential for addressing the global challenges posed by substance use, making it a valuable resource for all stakeholders in public health and clinical practice.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.63
Journal Impact Factor3.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.10
H-Index187
Journal IF Without Self3.90
Eigen Factor0.03
Normal Eigen Factor6.89
Influence1.47
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life6.70
Citing Half Life6.90
JCI1.14
Total Documents7912
WOS Total Citations24292
SCIMAGO Total Citations88035
SCIMAGO SELF Citations7083
Scopus Journal Rank1.63
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.94
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.06
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.23

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Pharmacology (medical) in Medicine
Rank #46/272
Percentile 83.09
Quartile Q1
Psychiatry and Mental Health in Medicine
Rank #99/567
Percentile 82.54
Quartile Q1
Toxicology in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #27/133
Percentile 79.70
Quartile Q1
Pharmacology in Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
Rank #83/313
Percentile 73.48
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 58/276
Percentile 79.20
Quartile Q1
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Rank 9/55
Percentile 84.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHIATRY
Rank 58/276
Percentile 78.99
Quartile Q1
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Rank 10/55
Percentile 81.82
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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