Many addicted individuals in Blandford who find their way to drug rehab are dual diagnosis clients with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems. In fact, as many as 1/3 of those who struggle with mental health issues in Blandford also become involved in substance abuse at some time in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients often turn to alcohol or drugs to self medicate as a way to alleviate the symptoms of an underlying psychological disorder. Some treatment clients 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 in itself can help resolve addiction issues and put the individual in a position to receive rehabilitation for both disorders so that they have a good chance of remaining abstinent and mentally stable in the future.