Impulsivity is strongly associated with problem alcohol use, including alcohol dependence and abuse. Longitudinal studies have shown that impulsivity, specifically novelty seeking, predicts the development of alcohol use disorders. Individuals with alcohol abuse or dependence tend to score higher on impulsivity measures, such as the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale. Moreover, alcohol-dependent individuals exhibit higher rates of delay discounting, which is the tendency to devalue delayed rewards, compared to non-alcohol-dependent individuals. These findings highlight the importance of impulsivity and delay discounting in understanding and addressing alcohol use disorders.