New in DADR: Harris et al. developed a 3-year cardiovascular risk prediction model for adults who use cocaine or methamphetamine. Using data from 6,940 adults, the model showed strong calibration and supports stimulant-specific cardiovascular risk assessment. Read here: doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

New article by Adams et al. found that AUD diagnoses increased among commercially insured U.S. adults from 2016–2023. Adults with disabilities had more than 3× the rate of AUD, underscoring the need for accessible, person-centered treatment. Read here: doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

New in DADR: Padmanabhan et al. found that a three-week syringe distribution ban was linked to fewer SSP visits and about 900 fewer naloxone kits distributed, with effects persisting after the ban ended. Syringe litter did not significantly change. Read here: doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

New in DADR: Baillet et al. found that craving links momentary affect to later substance use among individuals with SUDs. Positive affect predicted lower craving and reduced likelihood of use, while negative affect predicted higher craving and greater likelihood of use. 10.1016/j.dadr.2026.100455

Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports provides an open-access home for high-quality, methodologically sound addiction science. DADR is also committed to efficient publishing: 5 days to first decision 45 days to decision after review 93 days to acceptance 2 days from acceptance to online publication

New in DADR: Gulchin et al examined substance use during pregnancy before and after the COVID-19 public health emergency. Using birth certificate data, they found increases in prenatal alcohol and other substance use, while tobacco use continued to decline. doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

Exciting news for Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports: DADR has received an impact factor of 3.5, an increase from 2.9 in last year’s release. This growth reflects the journal’s increasing visibility and influence in the field.

June was a milestone for Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports! Volume 19 is our largest issue yet, with 30 open-access articles spanning substance use epidemiology, harm reduction, treatment, cannabis policy, nicotine/e-cigarette use, recovery support, and translational research.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports is pleased to welcome our new Editorial Board Associates: Dr. André Q. C. Miguel, PhD; Siri Shastry, MD, MS; Dr. Bayla Ostrach, PhD; and Cecile Denis, PhD. We are grateful for the expertise they bring to the journal. Please join us in welcoming them!

New in DADR: Leach et al. review emerging evidence that GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve opioid- and stimulant-related outcomes. doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

New in DADR: Clement et al. identify ways recovery community centers can better support sexual minority adults, including affirming spaces, flexible programming, diverse staffing, and harm-reduction approaches. doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

New in DADR: Plesons et al. examine the psychosocial impacts of Xylazine among people who use drugs, highlighting increased challenges in safety, withdrawal, recovery, and social functioning. Read it here: doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

DADR Editor’s Pick: More comprehensive Medicaid coverage is linked to higher use of medications for alcohol use disorder, highlighting how insurance design shapes access to care. Register for the webinar here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

DADR Editor’s Pick, highlighted by Sterling McPherson: Grodin et al. show craving links poor sleep to impaired control over drinking, pointing to sleep as a key therapeutic target in AUD. Register for the webinar here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Editor’s Pick from DADR Mia Rough, PhD highlights work by Lindsey Galbo-Thomma, PhD which shows that a fentanyl-targeting antibody reduced carfentanil self-administration in monkeys for up to 5 weeks after a single dose.

First Editor’s Pick from DADR Sherry McKee, PhD highlights work by Robert Motley Jr., PhD on how exposure to racism-based police violence is associated with substance use in Black and Hispanic emerging adults. Join us at the upcoming Editor’s Choice Webinar to hear more from the authors.

New in DADR: Lee & Cassidy found that U.S. adults who smoke were more likely to consider switching to nicotine pouches if they were male, sexual minority, current pouch users, or had tried quitting. Check it out here: doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

New article in DADR by Donaldson et al shows that long-acting injectable buprenorphine can support recovery by reducing stigma, increasing autonomy, and helping people build a more normal, stable life. Check it out here: doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

New article published in DADR by Cochran et al.: a pharmacist-delivered alcohol/opioid co-use intervention showed no evidence of worsening pain outcomes. Check it out here: doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports highlights a Special Issue on the harms and benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids in women and men, including potential effects on offspring. The collection features new clinical and preclinical research examining long-term outcomes of cannabinoid exposure.

New article published in DADR by Gupta et al. found persistent inequities by race, ethnicity, and age, with Black and younger adolescents less likely to be diagnosed or treated for an opioid use disorder and experiencing the longest delays to treatment. Check it out here: doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

We are proud to recognize our top reviewers for Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports for their exceptional contributions, thoughtful critiques, and commitment to advancing high-quality research in the field of substance use

DADR launched an Editorial Board Associate program to strengthen and streamline our Editorial Board. These expert reviewers complete 10 rigorous reviews over 12 months and top performers are promoted to full board members. Congrats to Drs. Moore, Peltier, Stenersen, and Struble on their promotion!

New in Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports: Thapa et al. find online family training can work in rural Australia, but stigma, digital barriers, and service gaps limit uptake and sustainment. Check it out here: doi.org/10.1016/j.da...

As drug checking expands in response to an increasingly unpredictable drug supply, accurately quantifying fentanyl for service users remains challenging. Tobias et al. developed a machine learning pipeline to improve fentanyl concentration estimates and support drug checking. lnkd.in/ebMgEb8w

Shubel et al. conducted a scoping review of barriers and facilitators to pharmacy-based methadone dispensing for OUD. Across 41 articles, barriers included workload burden and safety concerns, and facilitators were training and positive pharmacist-patient relationships, among others.

Top Cited Review Article at Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports (2024–2025)!

New in Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports: Berny et al pair machine learning with explanatory modeling to distinguish drug use disorders from drug use in a high-risk youth sample. Check it out here: lnkd.in/ehTeJ93H

New editorial for the DADR Special Issue: The harms and benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids in women and men and effects on their progeny. Check it out: lnkd.in/ezwsENuk

New in Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports: A new effectiveness-implementation trial is testing a peer-led screening and telecardiology model to improve early detection and linkage to care for methamphetamine-associated heart failure in rural Oregon. Check it out here: lnkd.in/exFZRm5k