ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM

Alcohol and Alcoholism is a distinguished international peer-reviewed journal published by Oxford University Press in the United Kingdom, dedicated to the comprehensive study of alcohol and its multifaceted impacts on human health. With an ISSN of 0735-0414, this bimonthly publication serves as a vital resource for researchers and clinicians exploring the complex intersections of alcohol abuse, dependence, and associated pathological conditions. The journal’s scope is inherently interdisciplinary, encompassing critical areas within clinical medicine, psychology, public health, and neuroscience, with a particular emphasis on the prevention and treatment of alcohol-related disorders. As an SCI-indexed journal, it maintains a solid academic standing with an impact factor of approximately 2.0 and is typically categorized in the third or fourth quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) journal ranking in the fields of medicine or toxicology. While the journal adheres to rigorous peer-review standards that ensure high-quality scholarship, its specialized focus results in a relatively niche readership, which may influence citation metrics. Consequently, Alcohol and Alcoholism remains a reputable venue for scholars and professionals seeking to disseminate or access authoritative research on the biological, psychological, and societal dimensions of alcoholism.