Alcohol is a normal part of life for many Australians. But why do some people develop problems with drinking while others don't? 

Dr Antoinette Poulton unpacks the link between impulsivity and hazardous drinking, and explains why our decisions around alcohol are shaped by much more than willpower. 

From personalised feedback to smartphone-based interventions, we explore how researchers are finding new ways to help people better understand their drinking and make lasting changes. 

Relevant links:

Learn more about Antoinette's research:
She is currently recruiting for a study charting cannabis use form and method in Australia, to assist with future app development: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/gnf2 
For other current projects: https://hesterlab.org/projects 

If you have concerns about your own or someone else's drinking, you call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015 or visit Daybreak at hellosundaymorning.org.

Alcohol is a normal part of life for many Australians. But why do some people develop problems with drinking while others don't?&nbsp;
<a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/660717-antoinette-poulton">Dr Antoinette Poulton</a> unpacks the link between impulsivity and hazardous drinking, and explains why our decisions around alcohol are shaped by much more than willpower.&nbsp;
From personalised feedback to smartphone-based interventions, we explore how researchers are finding new ways to help people better understand their drinking and make lasting changes.&nbsp;
Relevant links:
Learn more about Antoinette's research:
<ul>
<li>She is currently recruiting for a study charting cannabis use form and method in Australia, to assist with future app development: <a href="https://go.unimelb.edu.au/gnf2">https://go.unimelb.edu.au/gnf2</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>For other current projects: <a href="https://hesterlab.org/projects">https://hesterlab.org/projects</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If you have concerns about your own or someone else's drinking, you call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on&nbsp;1800 250 015 or visit Daybreak at <a href="hellosundaymorning.org">hellosundaymorning.org</a>.

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Is alcohol dependence about more than willpower?

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