Many people in Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo also become involved in substance abuse at some point in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients frequently turn to drugs or alcohol to self medicate as a way to ease the symptoms of an underlying psychological condition. Some addicts aren't even diagnosed with a disorder, and only when they begin to receive treatment at a drug rehab facility is this sort of psychological condition discovered. This in itself can help resolve addiction issues and put the person in a position to receive treatment for both conditions so that they have a good chance of remaining abstinent and mentally healthy in the future.