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AJDAS solicits manuscripts on these and other aspects of substance use: epidemiology, prevention, treatment, psychopharmacology, health and socio-economic issues, drug trafficking, and drug law and policy. The Journal is particularly interested in manuscripts that report an association between substance use and other social and health-related problems, e.g., HIV/AIDS, crime and violence, injury, accidents, physical and mental health problems. The journal audience includes researchers, practitioners, policy makers, students and educated members of the public interested in alcohol and drug issues. Hence, whether reporting data from an empirical study or reviewing a particular research issue, authors should have in mind this diverse group of readers. <br><br><strong>Preparing manuscripts.</strong> <br>Authors are required to prepare manuscripts in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition). 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