Many addicted individuals in California 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 California, KY. also become involved in substance abuse at some point in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients typically turn to alcohol or drugs to self medicate as a way to alleviate the symptoms of an underlying psychiatric issue. Some addicts aren't even diagnosed with a disorder, and only when they make it to a drug rehab center is this sort of issue brought to light. This alone can sometimes 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 stable in the future.