We welcome studies across the alcohol research continuum, from mechanistic insights to implementation and policy evaluation.

We consider original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta analyses, translational studies, and technical notes. Studies with negative or neutral results are welcome when methods are transparent and implications are clear.

Submissions should include structured abstracts, clear data availability statements, and disclosures for funding and conflicts. Reporting guidelines improve clarity and review efficiency.

Interdisciplinary manuscripts that connect clinical outcomes with behavioral science, epidemiology, or policy evaluation are encouraged.

We encourage rigorous study designs that improve clinical care and public health decision making.

• Randomized and pragmatic clinical trials for treatment and prevention
• Cohort, case control, and population based studies
• Implementation research and program evaluation
• Qualitative and mixed methods studies with clear analytic frameworks

The journal welcomes submissions across the lifespan and care continuum, including community, primary care, hospital, and policy settings.

We prioritize evidence that addresses health equity, comorbidity, and access to care in diverse populations.

Open access publication increases reach for clinical teams, public health agencies, and policy makers. Our editorial process emphasizes rigor, transparency, and practical impact.

• Structured abstract and clear keywords
• Ethics approval and consent statements
• Data availability statement and repository links
• Funding and conflict of interest disclosures
• Figures and tables with complete captions

Clear structure and transparent reporting speed review and improve reader confidence.

• State the clinical or public health problem clearly
• Describe study design and statistical approach with precision
• Report limitations and generalizability in the discussion
• Align conclusions with the presented data

All submissions must include ethics approval details and participant consent where applicable. Data availability statements should be explicit about access conditions and repositories.

Studies involving vulnerable populations should describe safeguards and oversight mechanisms in detail.

Prompt, well prepared submissions help editors secure expert reviewers and deliver timely decisions.

Clear clinical implications and actionable recommendations strengthen review outcomes.

Concise abstracts and well structured conclusions improve reader uptake.

A predictable review cycle helps authors plan timelines and revisions.

Authors can request language editing support and data archiving guidance before submission. Clear preparation reduces revision cycles and accelerates decisions.

Our editorial office provides practical guidance on reporting standards and data availability statements for alcohol research.

We prioritize research that advances clinical practice, prevention strategies, and policy implementation. Manuscripts should explain how findings translate to real world settings.

Studies that address health equity, access to care, and comorbidities are strongly encouraged.

Submissions that include clear implications for clinical guidelines or community programs are especially valued.

Special issues focus on emerging themes in alcohol research and public health. Proposals should define scope, guest editor expertise, and a realistic timeline.