Dual diagnosis can be a circumstance whereby two independent disorders are present, and most typically denotes a co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis might help someone who might not have been able to be helped before, stop substance abuse because they can be properly diagnosed and treated. Their mental health disorder may have been misdiagnosed, undiagnosed, or treated incorrectly that could have prompted and resulted in their substance abuse issues. Establishing the fact someone is actually a dual diagnosis client not merely helps establish an efficient course of treatment for them, but will also help clients better determine what caused their drug abuse and how to prevent it in the future. 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 as well as further rehabilitation services. Being diagnosed with co-occurring disorders doesn't signify the person will have to be medicated for the remainder of their lives either, and in reality a lot of people with a dual diagnosis experience much better results when treated holistically and when alternative therapy is utilized.