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Psychoactives Template

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About the Psychoactives format

Psychoactives is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Psychedelics and Drug Studies, Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. Over its lifetime it has published 129 papers, which have received 586 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Psychoactives 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inPsychedelics and Drug Studies Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
ISSN2813-1851
Citation impact (2-yr)3.8
h-index12
i10-index13
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversidade de São Paulo
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Papers published in Psychoactives per year

11
2022
23
2023
34
2024
44
2025

Citation impact of Psychoactives by publication year

49
2022
171
2023
269
2024
72
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Psychoactives

A Multi-Level Analysis of Biological, Social, and Psychological Determinants of Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Mental Health Outcomes

Cecilia Ilaria Belfiore, Valeria Galofaro, Deborah Cotroneo et al. · 8 Apr 2024

We explored the intricate interplay of biological, social, and psychological factors contributing to substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms. Drug misuse is a global concern, with increasing prevalence rates affecting mental well-being and safety. The spectrum of SUD includes polysubstance users, posing challenges for treatment and associated health outcomes. Various psychoactive substances like…

New Psychoactive Substances: Health and Legal Challenges

I.C.S. Santos, Daniela Maia, Ricardo Jorge Dinis‐Oliveira et al. · 1 Jun 2024

Drug abuse represents a significant public health problem with a growing tendency. As a way of circumventing the strict national and international control of psychoactive substances by regulatory agencies, there is a market release of new substances with psychoactive activity, called New Psychoactive Substances (NPSs). This group of substances encompasses a diverse range of synthetic…

Does Cannabidiol (CBD) in Food Supplements Pose a Serious Health Risk? Consequences of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Clock Stop Regarding Novel Food Authorisation

Dirk W. Lachenmeier, Constanze Sproll, Stephan G. Walch · 13 Mar 2023

In the European Union (EU), cannabidiol (CBD) products extracted from Cannabis sativa L. require pre-marketing authorisation under the novel food regulation. Currently, 19 CBD applications are being assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). During the initial assessment of the dossiers, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods, and Food Allergens (NDA) identified several…

Mind the Psychedelic Hype: Characterizing the Risks and Benefits of Psychedelics for Depression

Daniel Meling, Rebecca Ehrenkranz, Sandeep M. Nayak et al. · 16 Apr 2024

Rationale: Psychedelic research re-emerged from a period of suppression into the so-called psychedelic renaissance. In parallel, most media reporting has shifted from the overstatement of the risks of psychedelics to overly positive hype. As the empirical evidence is more equivocal than frequently portrayed, the conclusions about the effectiveness of psychedelics should be considered preliminary. Poor…

Neurobiological Theories of Addiction: A Comprehensive Review

Carmen Ferrer‐Pérez, Sandra Montagud-Romero, M. Carmen Blanco-Gandía · 23 Jan 2024

It is essential to develop theories and models that enable us to understand addiction’s genesis and maintenance, providing a theoretical and empirical framework for designing more effective interventions. Numerous clinical and preclinical research studies have investigated the various brain and physiological mechanisms involved in addictive behavior. Some researchers have gone a step further, developing what…

Psychoactives template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Psychoactives format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Psychoactives template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Psychoactives use?
Psychoactives uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Psychoactives 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Psychoactives?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Psychoactives document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Psychoactives format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Psychoactives?
Psychoactives - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
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