Dual diagnosis can be a situation in which two independent disorders are present, and most typically denotes a co-occurring drug or alcohol use and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis may help someone who might not have been able to be helped before, finish drug abuse because they can be correctly diagnosed and helped. Their mental health disorder might have been misdiagnosed, not diagnosed at all, or treated incorrectly which may have prompted and resulted in their drug abuse issues. Establishing the fact someone is in fact a dual diagnosis client not simply helps establish an efficient treatment course for them, but could also help clients better understand what triggered their drug abuse and how to prevent it in the future. Handling 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 an extensive aftercare program which can include proper medical support and also further treatment services. Being diagnosed with co-occurring disorders doesn't imply that the person will need to be medicated through out their lives either, and in fact a lot of people who have a dual diagnosis experience more effective outcomes when treated holistically and when alternative treatment methods are utilized.