The journal was created in 2001 by the Drug Addiction Research Institute with the aim of promoting the dissemination of results on addiction research, as well as promotion and intervention in the field of health, using a wide-ranging and multidisciplinary approach.

The areas or topics included in the publication include the following:

Prevention and health promotion
Communication and health
Sexuality
Drugs
Addictions
Health intervention
Education and health
New technologies and health