The editor in chief of this magazine is Professor Derek Heim from the Department of Psychology at Chishan University in the UK, whose research focuses on the psychological processes, social contexts, and biological effects of psychoactive substances or activities involved in addictive behavior. The magazine has a wide range of content, covering multiple disciplines such as anthropology, economics, epidemiology, medicine, sociology, psychology, and history, dedicated to exploring addiction issues from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The Journal of Addiction Research and Theory not only publishes original research articles, but also includes various types of articles such as reviews, book reviews, editorials, and commentaries, providing a rich communication platform for the academic community. In addition, the journal also accepts high-quality papers from other related fields, promoting the diversified development of addiction research.