• Advanced degree in relevant clinical or research field
• Recent publications in addiction or rehabilitation research
• Prior peer review or editorial experience
• Availability to manage a limited number of manuscripts

• Updated CV and institutional affiliation
• Summary of research focus and keywords
• Recent publications or editorial experience
• Preferred workload and availability

Editors typically handle a small number of submissions each year and provide decisions within agreed timelines. Communication and responsiveness are essential.

Editors should be prepared to offer timely guidance and constructive feedback to support author improvement.

Applications are reviewed for expertise, publication record, and alignment with journal scope.

Selected applicants receive onboarding guidance on editorial policies and decision standards.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The editorial office will confirm receipt and provide an estimated timeline for the decision.

Applicants are encouraged to include a brief statement on how their expertise supports addiction and rehabilitation research priorities.

• List key addiction research keywords and methods
• Highlight clinical or policy expertise areas
• Include recent publications relevant to the scope
• Describe prior editorial or peer review roles

• Confirm editorial role and availability
• Review policies and decision standards
• Set preferred areas of expertise
• Begin handling assigned submissions

Editors should respond to editorial office requests promptly and communicate delays early to maintain predictable review timelines.

Timely communication supports fair handling of manuscripts and reviewer coordination.

Clear updates help maintain consistent author experience.

Reliable communication supports timely decisions.

Editors should indicate realistic availability to ensure consistent turnaround times. Clear availability helps match manuscripts to editors with the right expertise and capacity.

Editors who manage timelines well help authors plan revisions and support a positive publishing experience.

Setting clear expectations helps maintain fairness for all authors.