Many people in Alder Creek, NY. who find their way to drug rehab are dual diagnosis clients with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems. Surprisingly, as many as 1/3 of those who struggle with mental health issues in Alder Creek also become involved in substance abuse at some point in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients typically turn to drugs or alcohol to self medicate as a way to relieve the symptoms of an underlying psychiatric condition. Some addicts aren't even diagnosed with a disorder, and only when they make it to a drug treatment center is this sort of psychological condition uncovered. This alone can help resolve addiction issues and put the individual in a position to get treatment for both disorders so that they have a good chance of remaining abstinent and psychologically healthy in the future.