Journal of Drug Education: Substance Abuse Research and Prevention (JDESARP)

The Journal of Drug Education: Substance Abuse Research and Prevention is a well-established, quarterly scholarly journal that provides a forum for research and discussion on drug use, prevention, and education. It publishes original empirical studies, theoretical contributions, reviews, and program evaluations addressing a broad range of substance-related issues, including behavioral outcomes, psychosocial influences, intervention efficacy, policy implications, and legal considerations. The journal emphasizes multidisciplinary perspectives, welcoming work from fields such as psychology, public health, education, sociology, and social work. Over its decades-long history, it has become a respected source of evidence and insight for researchers, educators, clinicians, and policymakers committed to understanding and mitigating the impacts of substance use in diverse populations. Its content highlights advancements in substance abuse prevention strategies, innovative educational tools, and methodological developments that strengthen the field’s capacity to reduce risky behaviors and promote healthy communities. Editorial oversight ensures rigorous peer review, quality scholarship, and relevance to both academic and applied audiences. The journal’s association with SAGE Publishing, a major global academic publisher, facilitates wide dissemination and accessibility across international research networks.

Journal of Drug Education: Substance Abuse Research and Prevention (JDESARP) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Drug Discovery, Drug guides, substance use behavior, psychosocial aspects, pharmacology, legal issues, theoretical frameworks, program evaluations, and educational interventions related to alcohol, tobacco, other drug use across populations , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0047-2379, E-ISSN: 1541-4159, Established: 2014, Impact Factor: 0.6
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE