Many people in Denver who end up in drug rehab are dual diagnosis clients with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems. Surprisingly, as many as 1/3 of those who suffer with mental health issues in Denver 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 in an attempt to relieve the symptoms of an underlying psychological disorder. Some addicts aren't even diagnosed with a disorder, and only when they make it to a drug rehabilitation center is this sort of issue uncovered. This alone can help resolve addiction issues and put the person in a position to get treatment for both conditions so that they have a strong chance of remaining abstinent and psychologically healthy in the future.