I’m Rachel Humeniuk, the founder of AOD Psychology (Alcohol and Other Drugs).

I have a long-standing interest in the field of drug and alcohol issues and associated treatments and specialise in helping adults with their alcohol and/or or substance use problems.

My qualifications are:

• PhD in Psychopharmacology (scientific study of the effects that drugs have on mood, sensation, thinking, behaviour, judgment, evaluation and memory) with a special focus on addiction
• Registered Psychologist

I am located in the centre of Adelaide city at
147 Pirie Street.

Seeking treatment for your alcohol or drug use might seem scary, overwhelming, embarrassing even… and you might be uncertain about where you are at with it.  That’s OK.  I will try and meet you where you are at, and work with you at whatever place you find yourself right now.

My intention is to provide a warm, compassionate, non-judgemental, safe space for you to explore your alcohol and drug use in the context of the other parts of your life.

I use my specialist knowledge, experience and skill set to try and help you make meaningful change in your alcohol or drug use and improve your overall physical, mental, personal and emotional well-being.

Support can also include linking you into other services if needed such as:

• inpatient or assisted home detoxification
• rehabilitation options
• MATOD – Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (eg. Suboxone or methadone)
• benzodiazepine stabilisation and tapering
• communicating with your GP if required

I generally don’t provide treatment for people with moderate to severe stimulant use disorder (methamphetamine (ice) or cocaine).  Please contact Drug and Alcohol Services SA for further assistance 1300 13 1340.

If you’re unsure about your suitability for treatment at AOD Psychology please get in contact or message me via the bookings page.

If you’re looking at this website, then perhaps you already know that something isn’t sitting right with your drinking or drug use in your life.

In brief, an alcohol or substance use problem that may lead to help-seeking is when you experience difficulties associated with your use including:

• difficulty fulfilling your usual responsibilities or responsibilities or obligations
• feeling you are not your best authentic self, or continually acting in conflict with your values
• an increased desire to use alcohol/drugs
• noticing that you need more (alcohol or drugs) to achieve the same effect as when you first started using
• feeling physically and/or mentally unwell when you are not using or drinking or after stopping
• noticing that you get less pleasure from other non-substance related activities as previously

If you’ve noticed any of the above, you may at risk of experiencing harms from your alcohol/substance use, including the risk of a substance use disorder.

AOD Psychology is not a crisis service.

Immediate support can be obtained from the following services:

• Your local Hospital Emergency Department or calling 000
• Mental Health Triage 131 465
• Lifeline 131 114
• Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

You can also access the Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC) either by walking into 215 Grenfell St., Adelaide, or calling 08 8448 9100.