Many people in Elkhart, KS. who find their way to 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 Elkhart also become involved in substance abuse at some point 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 addicted individuals aren't even diagnosed with a disorder, and only when they make it to a drug rehabilitation center is this sort of psychological condition uncovered. 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 abstinent and psychologically healthy in the future.