Substance Use and Addiction Support at Lakeside Rooms

Professional Care for Adolescents & Adults on the Path to Recovery

Struggling with substance use or addictions can feel isolating, overwhelming, and filled with uncertainty. Whether the challenge relates to alcohol, prescription or illicit drugs, gaming, gambling, or other behavioural addictions, the journey often involves both coping with cravings and reclaiming control - of life, relationships, and well-being. At any stage, seeking help is a courageous step toward growing beyond dependency and creating a healthier, more fulfilling future.

Addictions affect adolescents and adults in different ways. Young people may begin using substances as part of social pressure, coping with stress, or seeking escape, and may face disruptions to study, friendships, and family life. Adults might notice increased conflict, loss of productivity, trust issues, or spiralling cycles of use and shame. In Australia, it is estimated that around 1 in 20 adults experienced high-risk substance use in the previous year (Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, 2023). These numbers highlight that addiction touches many lives and that meaningful change is possible with evidence-based support.

How Lakeside Rooms Can Help

Lakeside Rooms psychologists and psychiatrists offer tailored and compassionate care for adolescents and adults navigating substance use and behavioural addictions. We recognise that the path to recovery is rarely linear. At Lakeside Rooms, practitioners are committed to helping individuals rebuild purpose, connection, and confident decision-making.

Treatment for substance use and addiction support can include:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – examining patterns of thoughts and behaviours that maintain addiction.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) – identifying values and helping people align their actions.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – enhancing emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) – strengthening motivation and commitment to change.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – exploring internal parts and healing fragmented self-experience.
Schema Therapy – addressing long-standing coping styles and relational patterns.
Trauma-informed therapy – recognising underlying trauma as part of the addiction journey.
Supportive/Grief-Counselling – addressing loss, shame and relational damage resulting from addiction.

Lakeside Rooms practitioners work with families, partners, and support networks where appropriate, encouraging collaboration and open communication. Assessments and reports are available for referrals, work/study adjustments, or ongoing care co-ordination.

At Lakeside Rooms, we understand change takes courage and curiosity. With expert support and your own strengths, it’s possible to move from surviving to thriving and reclaim connection and purpose in your life.