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Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal Template

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About the Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal format

Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes, HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inOpioid Use Disorder Treatment Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects Health Policy Implementation Science
ISSN2976-7342
Citation impact (2-yr)1.82
h-index11
i10-index14
Total citations673
Top institutions publishing hereBoston University
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Papers published in Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal per year

16
2023
124
2024
117
2025

Citation impact of Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal by publication year

68
2023
482
2024
89
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal

Xylazine-Associated Wounds and Related Health Concerns Among People Who Use Drugs: Reports From Front-Line Health Workers in 7 US States

Jennifer Carroll · 2 Jan 2024

BACKGROUND: Xylazine, an adrenergic alpha-2 agonist increasingly present in the US drug supply, is associated with severe skin ulcers and other harms. Expert knowledge from front-line harm reduction and healthcare professionals is an essential component of evidence-based practice. The purpose of this study is to describe the progression and treatment of xylazine-associated wounds, other xylazine-related…

Relationships Between Stigma, Risk Tolerance, and Buprenorphine Dispensing Intentions Among Community-Based Pharmacists: Results From a National Sample

Alysson E. Light, Traci C. Green, Patricia R. Freeman et al. · 4 Jan 2024

BACKGROUND: Concerns have been raised that pharmacists sometimes act as barriers to patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) accessing buprenorphine treatment. The present research explores how community pharmacists' endorsement (vs non-endorsement) of stigmatizing beliefs about patients taking buprenorphine relate to intentions, comfort, and decisions regarding dispensing buprenorphine for OUD. In addition, we assessed attitudes toward…

Exploring Xylazine Awareness, Health Impacts, and Harm Reduction Strategies: Findings From a Multimethods Study in Lowell, Massachusetts

Shikhar Shrestha, Kevin Cyr, Grace Hajinazarian et al. · 3 Aug 2024

BACKGROUND: Xylazine, an adulterant in local drug supplies, has been detected in approximately 30% of opioid samples submitted for testing in Massachusetts. A better understanding of local risks, harms, and use preferences is needed to combat xylazine-related impacts on local communities. METHODS: Through the STOP-OD Lowell study, we aimed to assess local xylazine awareness through…

Naloxone Distribution Models in the United States: A Scoping Review

Nina Vadiei, David R. Axon, Becka Eckert · 24 Oct 2024

BACKGROUND: Increasing naloxone distribution is a high priority means to mitigating opioid overdose rates in the United States. Since a variety of naloxone distribution models exist, with differences in infrastructure and funding between states and health-systems, it is important to review their differences and understand the strengths and barriers to widespread implementation of each model.…

Examining the Impact of Eliminating the X Waiver on Buprenorphine Dispensation in 63 Counties in Pennsylvania

Rebecca Bilden, Mark S. Roberts, Bradley D. Stein et al. · 15 Dec 2024

BACKGROUND: Opioid overdose rates continue to rise in the United States while access to treatment options remains limited. The X waiver, which allowed clinicians to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), in an outpatient setting, was eliminated in December 2022 with hopes of increasing buprenorphine access. We used a quasi-experimental approach to…

Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal use?
Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal?
Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal template matches SAGE's official submission format.
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Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Substance Use &amp Addiction Journal template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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