Many addicted individuals in Pembroke Township, Illinois 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 Pembroke Township also become involved in substance abuse at some point in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients often turn to drugs or alcohol to self medicate in an attempt to ease 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 brought to light. This in itself can sometimes help resolve addiction issues and put the individual in a position to receive treatment for both disorders so that they have a strong chance of remaining clean and sober and mentally healthy in the future.