Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions
Call for Articles for Supplementary Issue on “Migration and Addiction”

Guest Editors: Hakan Gülerce¹, Ingo Schafer², Arnfinn J. Andersen³

1. Marmara University, Institute of Population and Social Research, Türkiye
2. Hamburg University, Center for Interdisciplinary Addiction Research, Germany
3. Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Norway

This Supplementary Issue aims to explore the complex interplay between migration experiences and addiction, drawing attention to the vulnerabilities and resilience of migrants, refugees, and forcibly displaced populations, particularly young people. We seek to foster international academic dialogue, encourage further research, and contribute to evidence-based policy-making concerning addiction within these often-disadvantaged groups.

The migration process, encompassing pre-migration stressors, the journey itself, and post-migration challenges such as acculturation, discrimination, and limited access to resources, can significantly impact individuals' mental health and increase susceptibility to substance use and addictive behaviors. This supplementary issue will provide a platform to examine these multifaceted issues from diverse disciplinary perspectives.

We welcome contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

- Prevalence and patterns of substance use and behavioral addictions among young migrant and refugee populations.

- Risk and protective factors associated with addiction in the context of migration (e.g., trauma, social support, acculturation strategies, discrimination, socio-economic status).

- The impact of migration policies and settlement experiences on addiction and access to services.

- Culturally sensitive prevention, intervention, and treatment approaches for addiction among migrants and refugees.

- Challenges and innovations in providing addiction services to diverse migrant communities, including youth.

- The role of community-based organizations and public institutions in addressing addiction among migrants.

- Comparative studies on addiction and migration across different European countries and globally.

- The specific vulnerabilities and needs of young migrants and refugees concerning addiction.

- Ethical considerations in research and practice with migrant populations affected by addiction.

Types of Submissions:

Research Articles: Original empirical studies.

Reviews: Comprehensive systematic or narrative reviews of existing literature.

Case Presentations: Detailed reports of individual cases that highlight significant aspects of migration and addiction.

Case-Based Reviews: Reviews of literature structured around illustrative case examples.

Letters to the Editor: Short communications or commentaries on relevant topics or previously published articles.

Book Reviews: Critical evaluations of recent books on migration and addiction.

This Supplementary Issue is a result of a collaborative effort, involving joint editorial work and contributions from international partner institutions of Erasmus+ Project titled “Developing a Prevention Model Against Addiction for Migrant Youth” with the project number 2023-2-TR01-KA220-YOU-000180027. The aim is to produce a significant intellectual output that will be disseminated widely as an open-source publication to relevant public institutions and organizations across various countries, contributing to shaping policies at both national and international levels.

Submission Guidelines:

Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with Addicta Journal's author guidelines, which can be found on the journal's website. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process.

We encourage contributions from academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working in the intersecting fields of migration, addiction, public health, psychology, sociology, and related disciplines. This supplementary issue endeavors to highlight that addiction in the context of migration and youth is a common problem concerning all countries and requires a concerted global response.

For inquiries regarding this supplementary issue, please contact Hakan Gülerce at 
[email protected], or the editorial team at [email protected]. Further details about the journal are available at Addicta Website.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and fostering a rich academic discussion on this critical issue until 30th of September 2025.

Submit Your Manuscript: https://www.addicta.com.tr/en/manuscript-submission-1026