Public health is presented with a range of new challenges in emerging areas of importance and the success of the harm reductionist approach has encouraged research into other areas. As the sole public health journal that focuses exclusively on the harm reduction philosophy, Harm Reduction Journal is acutely aware of how the field is changing and is keen to encourage further growth. The internet, human enhancement, gambling, road trauma and sex work are all key areas where we hope to see more articles. Further to this, we are looking to elevate the voices of young people and AYAs, peers and people who use(d) drugs, those involved with the justice system, under-represented and vulnerable populations, and countries in the Global South (where harm reductionism has historically been less applied). Lastly, we are seeking broader perspectives on decriminalization and how this contributes to harm or harmful behaviours.
We have compiled some of the most impactful research from our open access archive to showcase these emerging themes and encourage further submissions. Our Section Editors are actively soliciting articles and would welcome any correspondence from potential authors looking to submit.
Following an initial assessment by the Editor-in-Chief or Deputy Editor, each manuscript will be assigned to the relevant Section Editor for review.
Section Editors for Drugs and the Internet
Angus Bancroft: University of Edinburgh, UK
Aleksey Lakhov: Humanitarian Action, Russia
Section Editor for Human Enhancement Drugs
James McVeigh: Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Section Editor for Youth, Drugs and Harm Reduction
Danya Fast: University of British Columbia, Canada
Florian Scheibein: South East Technological University, Ireland
Section Editor for Gambling Harm Reduction
Michael Egerer University of Helsinki, Finland
Other suitable papers on emerging public health issues will be handled by the Editor-in-Chief or a relevant Associate Editor.
