Many people in St. Lucas, IA. 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 St. Lucas, Iowa also take part in substance abuse at some time in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients typically turn to drugs or alcohol to self medicate as a way to relieve the symptoms of an underlying psychological disorder. Some addicts aren't even diagnosed with a psychological condition, and only when they begin to receive treatment at a drug rehabilitation facility is this sort of psychological condition uncovered. This alone can sometimes help resolve addiction issues and put the person in a position to get treatment for both conditions so that they have a strong chance of remaining clean and sober and psychologically healthy in the future.