Issue 4/2024

This issue of Addictology continues the journal’s commitment to advancing the science and practice of addiction prevention, treatment, and policy through a global, interdisciplinary lens. The articles featured in Issue 4/2024 explore critical themes shaping contemporary addiction research — from the social and psychological dimensions of substance use to public health implications across diverse populations.

Highlights include a comprehensive analysis of drug addiction among Afghan refugees in Pakistan, a secondary data review of youth substance use trends in the EU, and a cross-national study examining personality traits among adolescents in the Czech and Slovak Republics. The issue also presents a comparative study linking substance use prevalence to youth mortality across EU countries, underscoring the urgent need for evidence-based prevention and health strategies.

Together, these contributions reinforce Addictology’s mission to foster dialogue between science, practice, and policy, and to promote the translation of research into real-world solutions that support healthier, more resilient communities.