Many people in Ricketts, IA. who end up in drug rehab are dual diagnosis clients with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems. Actually, as many as 1/3 of those who suffer with mental health issues in Ricketts, Iowa also become involved in substance abuse at some time in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients often turn to alcohol or drugs to self medicate in an attempt to ease the symptoms of an underlying psychological condition. Some addicted individuals aren't even diagnosed with a psychological condition, and only when they make it to a drug treatment center is this sort of psychological condition uncovered. This alone can sometimes help resolve addiction issues and put the person in a position to get rehabilitation for both conditions so that they have a good chance of remaining clean and sober and psychologically stable in the future.