Professor Patrick Dulin discusses his research on smartphone apps and technology in the treatment of alcohol addiction and other addictions. In 2008, he conceived of the idea for the app called Step Away, which is a system for helping people with alcohol use disorders. Step Away leads users through coping strategies, monitors how often they drink, identifies ‘triggers’ and gives weekly feedback reports tracking their progress in kicking bad habits. Dr. Patrick Dulin, is professor in the UAA Psychology Department, Clinical-Community Psychology UAF/UAA Joint PhD Programs. He earned a PhD from University of Utah and a M.A. from University of Colorado.