Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

Top Research Topics at Drugs-education Prevention and Policy?

Drugs-education Prevention and Policy explores disciplines such as Psychiatry, Drug, Substance abuse, Social psychology and Addiction. It addresses concerns in Psychiatry which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Harm reduction and Clinical psychology. The study on Cannabis featured in the journal expounds on the topic of Cannabis use in particular.

• Psychiatry (25.94%)
• Drug (11.61%)
• Substance abuse (11.20%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• The stigmatization of problem drug users: A narrative literature review (160 citations)
• Smoke rings: social network analysis of friendship groups, smoking and drug-taking (135 citations)
• The Experiences of Affected Family Members: a Summary of Two Decades of Qualitative Research (135 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Drugs-education Prevention and Policy:

The journal papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Psychiatry, Social psychology, Drug, Substance abuse and Clinical psychology. The most cited papers focus on Social psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Alcohol abuse, Health promotion, Developmental psychology, Coping (psychology) and Criminology. Aside from discussions in Substance abuse, the published papers also deal with the subject of Focus group which intersects with Qualitative research disciplines.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Law
• Internal medicine
• Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Psychiatry, Substance use, Environmental health, Qualitative research and Addiction. The journal explores issues in Psychiatry which can be linked to other research areas like Harm reduction, Domestic violence and Opioid. Concepts in Developmental psychology, as well as related topics in Focus group, are covered in the Substance use research presented in the journal.

The featured Environmental health studies mainly concentrate on Cannabis but also cover areas of interest in Consumption (economics). Topics in Qualitative research were tackled in line with various other fields like Public relations and Alcohol use disorder. The research on Addiction tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Psychotherapist and Social psychology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Frequent cannabis users demonstrate low knowledge of cannabinoid content and dosages (7 citations)
• Assessment of Norwegian physicians’ knowledge, experience and attitudes towards medical cannabis (6 citations)
• People of color in North America report improvements in racial trauma and mental health symptoms following psychedelic experiences. (5 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Drugs-education Prevention and Policy (based on the number of publications) are:

• Neil McKeganey (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• John Strang (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Lorna Templeton (22 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Joanne Neale (21 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
• Shane Butler (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Drugs-education Prevention and Policy (based on the number of publications) are:

• University of London (50 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition,
• King's College London (41 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• University of New South Wales (38 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Glasgow (38 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Aarhus University (37 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 3.48% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 24.32% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 18.02% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 10.81% of all publications and 46.85% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Prospects and Path in Psychiatry

The field of psychiatry offers a wide array of career opportunities ranging from clinical practice, research, teaching, and administration. As part of working in fields related directly to substance abuse and addiction, professionals can find rewarding roles in rehabilitation centers, social service agencies, mental health institutions, and more. Eligible professionals looking to extend their career in Florida may consider becoming licensed psychologists. This career path necessitates comprehensive education and training, and the licensure process can seem complex. The essential steps involve acquiring a doctoral degree in psychology, completing an internship, passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, and fulfilling additional state requirements. Specifically in Florida, there are further terms and conditions to adhere to which are outlined comprehensively for your convenience. If you are interested to gain detailed understanding, you may refer to how long does it take to become a psychologist in Florida. Upon successful licensure, a psychologist is certified to carry out individual and group therapies, psychological assessments, and research, thus contributing significantly to mental health support systems in communities. With the imperative role of psychology in the study of substance abuse, addiction, social psychology, harm reduction and other topics covered in the journal, a career in this domain is not only intellectually stimulating, but also incredibly impactful in the broader health-scape of the society.