International Journal of Substance Abuse Research and Policy

Call for Papers

International Journal of Substance Abuse Research and Policy (IJSARP)

The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), Sri Lanka, is pleased to invite researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners, and professionals from around the world to submit original manuscripts for the inaugural volume of the International Journal of Substance Abuse Research and Policy (IJSARP).

IJSARP is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting evidence-based policy and practice in the fields of substance abuse prevention, treatment , rehabilitation , public health, law enforcement, and drug policy. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, innovative interventions, policy analyses, and scholarly dialogue that contribute to addressing contemporary drug-related challenges at national, regional, and global levels.

The journal welcomes Research Articles and Policy Analyses covering topics including drug abuse and addiction , prevention strategies, treatment and recovery , legislative and policy frameworks, law enforcement, community-based interventions, socioeconomic impacts, and innovative approaches to drug demand and supply reduction.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, methodological rigor, and policy relevance. Manuscripts should be prepared in English following APA 7th Edition guidelines and submitted in Microsoft Word format.

Submission Deadline: 30th July 2026
Submission Email: nddcbintj [at] gmail [dot] com (nddcbintj[at]gmail[dot]com)

Join us in shaping the future of substance abuse research and policy by contributing to the first volume of IJSARP. Your research can help inform evidence-based practice, strengthen policy development, and foster international collaboration in responding to evolving drug-related challenges.