Many individuals in Mercer, MO. who end up in 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 Mercer also become involved in substance abuse at some time in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients often 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 begin to receive treatment at a drug rehabilitation facility is this sort of issue brought to light. This alone can sometimes help resolve addiction issues and put the person in a position to get rehabilitation for both disorders so that they have a good chance of remaining clean and sober and psychologically stable in the future.