Many people in Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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 in an attempt to relieve the symptoms of an underlying psychiatric disorder. Some addicts aren't even diagnosed with a disorder, and only when they begin to receive treatment at a drug rehab center is this sort of issue discovered. This alone can help resolve addiction issues and put the individual in a position to get treatment for both disorders so that they have a good chance of remaining clean and sober and psychologically healthy in the future.