Volume 46 Issue 2, April 2025
The most recent issue of Substance Use & Addiction Journal (SAj) was published this month. Included in this issue were manuscripts ranging from original research on smartphone delivered breathing exercise to manage drug cravings (also featured in a recent training course from PCSS-MOUD) to a scoping review of naloxone distribution models in the United States. The full table of contents can be found here. We are proud of the novel and impactful research and commentary available in SAj.
SAj Editorial Scholar Program
In January, the SAj Editorial Team announced the SAj Editorial Scholar Program, a program designed to engage early career clinical or health services scholars with SAj’s editorial team to learn about editorial decision-making and enhance skills in scientific communication. After reviewing a strong slate of qualified applicants, the SAj Editorial Team is pleased to announce the 2025 SAj Editorial Scholars, Rebekah Halmo, PhD, MSW, LCSW and Evans Kyei, PhD, MSN, RN.
Editorial Efficiency Metrics
Our volume of manuscripts be considered for the journal continue to be robust with over 341 articles considered for publication in the last 12 months and over 52 articles under current review. Average time from submission to first decision at 45 days and average time from submission to final decision is 55 days. Over 188 original research articles have been decided on in the last 12 months.
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Adam J. Gordon, MD MPH FASAM DFASAM, Editor-in-Chief, SAj April 2025