Many people in Summerton, South Carolina 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 struggle with mental health issues in Summerton, SC. also become involved in substance abuse at some point in their lives. These dual diagnosis clients often turn to alcohol or drugs to self medicate in an attempt to alleviate the symptoms of an underlying psychological condition. Some treatment clients aren't even diagnosed with a psychological condition, and only when they make it to a drug rehabilitation program is this sort of psychological condition discovered. This in itself can sometimes help resolve addiction issues and put the person in a position to receive treatment for both disorders so that they have a good chance of remaining abstinent and mentally healthy in the future.