The Axia Journal of Addiction Medicine and Therapeutic Science (AJAMTS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Our mission is to provide a platform for addiction specialists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, healthcare professionals, and researchers to share advancements in addiction medicine and therapeutic approaches that improve patient outcomes and public health.
Scope:
- Substance Use Disorders – Alcohol, opioids, stimulants, cannabis, tobacco, and other drug dependencies.
- Behavioral Addictions – Gambling disorder, internet and gaming addiction, food addiction, and compulsive behaviors.
- Neurobiology of Addiction – Brain circuitry, neurotransmitter systems, genetic predisposition, and epigenetics.
- Pharmacological Treatments – Medication-assisted therapy (MAT), opioid antagonists, and emerging drug treatments for addiction.
- Psychotherapy and Behavioral Interventions – Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and contingency management.
- Harm Reduction Strategies – Needle exchange programs, supervised consumption sites, and opioid overdose prevention.
- Dual Diagnosis and Comorbidities – Co-occurring mental health disorders, PTSD, depression, and anxiety in addiction.
- Adolescent and Youth Addiction – Early intervention, prevention programs, and risk factors in young populations.
- Addiction in Special Populations – Women, elderly, LGBTQ+, and individuals with chronic pain or disabilities.
- Relapse Prevention and Long-Term Recovery – Strategies for sustaining sobriety, peer support programs, and rehabilitation approaches.
- Public Health and Policy – Legislation, harm reduction policies, and healthcare system approaches to addiction treatment.
- Digital and Telemedicine Interventions – AI-driven mental health apps, online addiction counseling, and telehealth services.
- Forensic and Legal Aspects of Addiction – Drug courts, criminal justice interventions, and rehabilitation alternatives to incarceration.
- COVID-19 and Addiction – Impact of the pandemic on substance use patterns, treatment accessibility, and mental health.
- Innovative and Alternative Therapies – Mindfulness-based relapse prevention, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and holistic medicine.
AJAMTS serves addiction medicine specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, social workers, public health experts, and rehabilitation professionals committed to advancing addiction science and therapeutic strategies.
The journal follows a rigorous peer-review process, ensures international visibility through indexing in major scientific databases, and promotes rapid publication to disseminate impactful research in addiction medicine and therapeutic science.