International Journal of Drug Policy Citation Rate 2026
0955-3959
eISSN 1873-4758
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal of Drug Policy
International Journal of Drug Policy (IJDP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0955-3959 (e-ISSN 1873-4758). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.21 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4070 USD).
International Journal of Drug Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Drug Policy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.21, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
International Journal of Drug Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Drug Policy should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare International Journal of Drug Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Drug Policy
- Budget $4070 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0955-3959 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4070 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Drug Policy is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4070.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Drug Policy is classified under Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment.
International Journal of Drug Policy is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.213.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.213 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Proportion of fentanyl reports in illicit drug seizures and nonfatal overdose emergency department visits in the United States, 2021–2024
Mehrdad Khezri, Saba Rouhani, Zoe Lindenfeld • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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