Dual diagnosis is a circumstance whereby two independent disorders exist, and most typically denotes a co-occurring drug or alcohol use and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis may help someone that may not have been able to be helped during the past, end drug or alcohol abuse by being correctly diagnosed and treated. Their mental health disorder might have been misdiagnosed, not diagnosed at all, or treated incorrectly that may have prompted and resulted in their substance abuse problems. Establishing the fact that someone is in fact a dual diagnosis client not simply helps establish a highly effective treatment plan for them, but could also help clients better know what caused their drug abuse and the way to prevent it later on. Handling dual diagnosis is often a more extensive process compared to a typical drug rehab program, and individuals with a dual diagnosis might need to take part in a substantial aftercare program which can include appropriate medical support along with continued rehab services. Being clinically determined to have co-occurring disorders doesn't imply that the person will have to be medicated for the remainder of their lives either, and in reality many people who have a dual diagnosis experience more effective outcomes when treated holistically and when alternative therapy is employed.