Journal profile
Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones
ISSN 2448-573X · eISSN 2448-6396 · Centros de Integración Juvenil A.C. · Mexico
Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 22 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones is published by Centros de Integración Juvenil A.C.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes, Youth, Drugs, and Violence and Smoking Behavior and Cessation, together about 54.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Revista Internacional de Investigación en Adicciones (RIIAD), serves as the official platform of Centros de Integración Juvenil for the dissemination of scientific knowledge derived from multidisciplinary research in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, social sciences, public policy, and related fields, both nationally and internationally, concerning substance use and other mental health issues. RIIAD is a peer reviewed journal operating under a continuous publication model, Under this publication model, RIIAD will maintain its semiannual publication schedule. Two issues will be published annually: the first issue will run from January to June, and the second issue will run from July to December.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Miguel ÁngelPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Mexico 6, Spain 1 (7 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesMedicine33.1%
- Youth, Drugs, and ViolenceSocial Sciences14%
- Smoking Behavior and CessationMedicine7.3%
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchMedicine3.5%
- Opioid Use Disorder TreatmentMedicine3.5%
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences3%
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskMedicine2.8%
- Historical and Modern Theater StudiesPsychology2.8%
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)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.27OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 177 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 18 | 35 |
| 2025 | 22 | 22 | 45 |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 | 43 |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 36 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 33 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | 31 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional, 2
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted11, with length limits
- commentaryRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…Length not stated
- editorialRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- narrative reviewRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…Length not stated
- opinionRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…Length not stated
- original articleRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…main text ≤ 3,500 words
- perspectiveRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…Length not stated
- protocolRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…Length not stated
- research reportRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…Length not stated
- reviewRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…Length not stated
- review articleRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…main text ≤ 4,000 words
- systematic reviewRIIAD accepts manuscripts in both Spanish and English in the following categories: Editorials (by invitation of the Editor‑in‑Chief) Original articles Review ar…main text ≤ 4,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Self-archiving
- AI use 3.4. Declaration of AI Generated Writing in Scientific Manuscripts
Authors must declare any use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in manuscript preparation. Use must be limited to language improvement and not content generation. If AI was used: “Declaration: During the preparation of this document, the authors used the following tool [Name of Tool/Service] for [Purpose]. After using this tool or service, the authors edited and reviewed the generated content. …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 3.5. Authorship and Changes in Authorship
All authors must have made substantial contributions. Suggested order: First author: Study conception/design, data collection, primary analysis/interpretation. Second author: Partial writing or major revisions. Third and subsequent authors: Final review, minor corrections, non substantial contributions. Authors are encouraged to follow the CRediT taxonomy: Elsevier CRediT Author Statement: https:/…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 3.3. Conflict of Interest Declaration
Authors must disclose any personal or financial relationships that could influence the publication of their findings. Examples include employment, consultancies, honoraria, or financial support. Template: “The authors declare that they have no financial interests or personal relationships that could have influenced the work reported in this article.”
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
CC BY-NC 4.0 license Model summary
all articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Diamond Open Access Model summary
As a Diamond Open Access journal, all published articles are made freely and immediately available to readers upon publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Step 4 External Peer Review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
Independent experts conduct double blind peer review to ensure quality, validity, originality, and relevance. Possible outcomes Rejected Accepted with major revisions Accepted with minor revisions Personal/institutional websites or blogs Accepted If reviewers disagree, a third external reviewer may be consulted. The editor may also make a final decision after careful consideration. Timeline: Inter…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving 3.6. Self-archiving
We encourage authors to collaborate in the dynamization and dissemination of their results to obtain greater visibility of their text and thus increase the probability of citation. We suggest publishing your work and associated data in your institutional repository, as well as in thematic repositories. Furthermore, the maximum dissemination of said works through the Internet and social networks in…
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
- Centros de Integración Juvenil A.C.
- Country or region
- Mexico
- Language
- English, Spanish
- ISSN
- 2448-573X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2448-6396
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones
How long does peer review take at Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 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 Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional, 2; 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 Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones based?
Of the 7 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mexico (6) and Spain (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones open access, and what is the APC?
Revista Internacional de Investigacion en Adicciones is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .