Dual diagnosis is a situation in which two independent disorders exist, and most typically denotes a co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis may help an individual who may not have been capable of being helped during the past, put an end to substance abuse by being correctly diagnosed and helped. Their mental health disorder might have been misdiagnosed, not diagnosed at all, or mistreated that may have triggered and led to their drug abuse problems. Establishing the fact someone is actually a dual diagnosis client not simply helps establish an efficient course of treatment for them, but can also help clients better determine what triggered their drug use and how to prevent it down the road. Addressing dual diagnosis can be a more extensive process than the usual typical drug rehab program, and individuals who have a dual diagnosis might be required to take part in a substantial aftercare program which might include proper medical support and also further rehab services. Being diagnosed with co-occurring disorders doesn't imply the person will have to be medicated for the rest of their lives either, and in fact a lot of people who have a dual diagnosis experience far better results when treated holistically and when alternative treatment methods are utilized.