《藥物濫用治療雜志》(JSAT)以原創(chuàng)研究、系統(tǒng)評論和薈萃分析報告為特色，并在獲得編輯批準(zhǔn)的情況下，發(fā)表了關(guān)于評估和治療藥物使用和成癮障礙(包括酒精、非法和處方藥以及尼古丁)的特別文章。JSAT重視高質(zhì)量的經(jīng)驗研究，這些研究與來自所有學(xué)科和任何遇到藥物使用問題的人的治療從業(yè)者的翻譯相關(guān)。編輯們強(qiáng)調(diào)，JSAT文章應(yīng)該涉及與日常實踐有明確相關(guān)性的評估技術(shù)和治療方法。因此，JSAT的范圍包括衛(wèi)生服務(wù)研究，包括常規(guī)治療的設(shè)計、組織、提供機(jī)制和勞動力特征。JSAT的政策是，對藥物使用障礙患者的治療研究應(yīng)符合與對任何其他健康相關(guān)疾病或疾病患者的治療相同的科學(xué)評估標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。因此，在JSAT中提交發(fā)表的研究論文應(yīng)該達(dá)到同樣的信度、效度和經(jīng)驗性的經(jīng)驗標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。理論模型、臨床經(jīng)驗和案例摘要被認(rèn)為是基于研究的證據(jù)的重要補(bǔ)充，而不是替代品。人們認(rèn)識到，以研究為基礎(chǔ)的證據(jù)可以采取多種形式，例如隨機(jī)對照試驗;病例對照現(xiàn)場評估;或者時間序列計算。在研究發(fā)展的早期階段，定性研究或小規(guī)模試驗可能是適當(dāng)和必要的第一步。無論特定類型的研究中,作者的研究文章的目標(biāo)應(yīng)該是:(1)使用一個或多個合理的比較或控制條件的設(shè)計和分析收集的數(shù)據(jù),(2)使用數(shù)據(jù)收集方法和措施之前驗證主體人群,和(3)分析數(shù)據(jù)(定性或定量)使用適當(dāng)?shù)慕y(tǒng)計方法。作者必須確保所報道的研究是合乎倫理的，并且對受試者參與者提供了所有保護(hù)。這種保險必須由保護(hù)人類受試者的適當(dāng)機(jī)構(gòu)審查委員會或委員會進(jìn)行核實。此外，JSAT的編輯在討論患有藥物使用障礙的個體時，不會考慮使用貶義和刻板表達(dá)的文章。在得出結(jié)論時，作者希望在解釋研究結(jié)果時使用節(jié)儉、謹(jǐn)慎和保守的方法。數(shù)據(jù)之外的夸張和過度概括被認(rèn)為是不負(fù)責(zé)任的。

The Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (JSAT) features original research, systematic reviews and reports on meta-analyses and, with editorial approval, special articles on the assessment and treatment of substance use and addictive disorders, including alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs, and nicotine. JSAT values high quality empirical research that is relevant for translation by treatment practitioners from all disciplines and across any setting where persons with substance use problems are encountered. The editors emphasize that JSAT articles should address assessment techniques and treatment approaches that have clear relevance for routine practice. Accordingly, the scope of JSAT includes health services research, including the design, organization, delivery mechanisms and workforce characteristics of treatments in routine settings.It is the policy of JSAT that treatment research for individuals with substance use disorders meet the same scientific evaluative standards as treatments for those with any other health-related condition or illness. Thus, research articles submitted for publication in JSAT are expected to achieve the same empirical standards of reliability, validity, and empiricism. Theoretical models, clinical experience, and case vignettes are recognized as important supplements to, but not as substitutes for, research-based evidence.It is recognized that research-based evidence may take many forms, such as randomized controlled trials; case-controlled field evaluations; or time series evaluations. In early stages of research development, qualitative study or small trials may be appropriate and necessary first steps. Regardless of the specific type of study, authors of research articles should aim to: (1) Use one or more reasonable comparison or control conditions in the design and analysis of collected data, (2) Use data collection methods and measures that have been previously validated in the subject population, and (3) Analyze data (qualitative or quantitative) with the use of appropriate statistical methods.Authors must insure that the research as reported was conducted ethically, and that all protections to human subject participants were afforded. This insurance must be verified by the appropriate institutional review board or committee for the protection of human subjects. In addition, the editors of JSAT will not consider articles that use pejorative and stereotypical expressions when discussing individuals who suffer from substance use disorders.In drawing conclusions, authors are expected to use a parsimonious, cautious and conservative approach in the interpretation of findings. Hyperbole and overgeneralization beyond the data are considered irresponsible.