Journal profile · Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health
Addictive Behaviors Reports
ISSN 2352-8532 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Addictive Behaviors Reports: CAS Zone 2 · Psychology (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 3.3 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 3,090; median 117 days to acceptance (102 articles, last 24 months); 79 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Addictive Behaviors Reports is published by Elsevier and is classed under Psychology in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes, Impact of Technology on Adolescents and Smoking Behavior and Cessation, together about 44.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Addictive Behaviors Reports is a companion title to Addictive Behaviors . This open access, peer-reviewed journal is online only and offers an interdisciplinary forum for the publication of research in addictive behaviors. The journal accepts submissions that are scientifically sound on all forms of addictive behavior (alcohol, drugs, gambling, Internet, nicotine and technology) with a primary focus on behavioral and psychosocial research. The emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. We are particularly interested in 'non-traditional', innovative and empirically oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research. Studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry as well as scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are also very much encouraged. We also welcome multimedia submissions that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health
Editor-in-chief Bonnie Halpern-FelsherPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 8, United Kingdom 8, Iran 5, Germany 2, Italy 2 (34 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesMedicine22.2%
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences11.8%
- Smoking Behavior and CessationMedicine10.5%
- Gambling Behavior and TreatmentsPsychology7%
- Opioid Use Disorder TreatmentMedicine5.2%
- Behavioral Health and InterventionsPsychology4.6%
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchMedicine4.1%
- Sexuality, Behavior, and TechnologyPsychology3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Psychology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Psychology, Clinical | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Substance Abuse | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.02LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- h-index
- 58OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 344OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.6OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 68LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 744 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 90 | 90 | 20 |
| 2025 | 79 | 79 | 234 |
| 2024 | 56 | 56 | 331 |
| 2023 | 44 | 44 | 373 |
| 2022 | 69 | 69 | 1,074 |
| 2021 | 67 | 67 | 1,256 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
117 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 91 days – 157 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 2 days (102 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 121 days
- Sample
- 102 articles with submission and acceptance dates (182 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 11 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 59 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 133 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 11 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 3,090 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 3,330 / EUR 3,120 / GBP 2,670 / JPY 413,020 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,940 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,400 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,500 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- case reportCase reportLength not stated
- discussionDiscussionLength not stated
- original researchAddictive Behavior Reports accepts:Review articleShort communicationDiscussionResearch paperCase reportThe word length requirements for the following types of p…main text ≤ 3,500 words
- research paperResearch paperLength not stated
- reviewAddictive Behavior Reports accepts:Review articleShort communicationDiscussionResearch paperCase reportThe word length requirements for the following types of p…Length not stated
- review articleReview articleLength not stated
- short communicationAddictive Behavior Reports accepts:Review articleShort communicationDiscussionResearch paperCase reportThe word length requirements for the following types of p…main text ≤ 2,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2352-8532
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Addictive Behaviors Reports
What CAS zone is Addictive Behaviors Reports in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Psychology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Addictive Behaviors Reports?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 3.3; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 5.1, h-index 58.
How long does peer review take at Addictive Behaviors Reports?
Based on the dates recorded on 102 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 117 days (interquartile range 91–157 days); authors report an average review time of about 11 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Addictive Behaviors Reports?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,500 words; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Addictive Behaviors Reports based?
Of the 34 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (8), United Kingdom (8) and Iran (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Addictive Behaviors Reports?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Addictive Behaviors Reports is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Addictive Behaviors Reports open access, and what is the APC?
Addictive Behaviors Reports is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,090.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-28). Last updated: .