Many people in Savannah, Missouri who find their way to drug rehab are dual diagnosis clients with co-occurring mental and substance abuse problems. In fact, as many as 1/3 of those who suffer with mental health issues in Savannah also become involved in substance abuse at some time 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 psychiatric issue. Some addicts aren't even diagnosed with a psychological condition, and only when they make it to a drug treatment program is this sort of psychological condition uncovered. This alone can help resolve addiction issues and put the individual in a position to get treatment for both conditions so that they have a strong chance of remaining abstinent and psychologically stable in the future.