Many individuals in Little Valley, NY. 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 Little Valley also become involved in substance abuse at some point in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients typically turn to drugs or alcohol to self medicate as a way to relieve the symptoms of an underlying psychiatric disorder. Some addicted individuals aren't even diagnosed with a disorder, and only when they make it to a drug rehabilitation program is this sort of psychological condition uncovered. This alone can help resolve addiction issues and put the individual in a position to get rehabilitation for both conditions so that they have a good chance of remaining clean and sober and mentally healthy in the future.