Many addicted individuals in Nashville who end up in 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 Nashville 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 alleviate the symptoms of an underlying psychiatric disorder. Some addicts 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 help resolve addiction issues and put the individual in a position to get rehabilitation for both disorders so that they have a strong chance of remaining abstinent and psychologically healthy in the future.