Many people in Livingston 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 suffer with mental health issues in Livingston 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 in an attempt to relieve the symptoms of an underlying psychological issue. Some addicted individuals aren't even diagnosed with a disorder, and only when they make it to a drug treatment center is this sort of issue discovered. This alone can sometimes 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 mentally healthy in the future.