Many people in Essex, Iowa who end up in drug rehab are dual diagnosis clients with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems. Actually, as many as 1/3 of those who struggle with mental health issues in Essex also become involved in substance abuse at some time in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients typically turn to drugs or alcohol to self medicate as a way to ease the symptoms of an underlying psychiatric condition. Some addicts aren't even diagnosed with a disorder, and only when they begin to receive treatment at a drug rehabilitation program is this sort of issue uncovered. This in itself can help resolve addiction issues and put the person in a position to get treatment for both conditions so that they have a good chance of remaining clean and sober and psychologically healthy in the future.