Dual diagnosis can be a circumstance in which two independent disorders exist, and most typically denotes a co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis will help someone that might not have been capable of being helped during the past, put an end to substance abuse because they can be correctly diagnosed and helped. Their mental health disorder may have been misdiagnosed, undiagnosed, or treated incorrectly which could have triggered and led to their drug abuse issues. Establishing the fact that someone is in fact a dual diagnosis client not just helps establish an effective treatment course for them, but could also help clients better know what led to their substance abuse and the way to prevent it later on. Handling dual diagnosis is often a more extensive process than a typical drug rehab program, and people who have a dual diagnosis may need to participate in a substantial aftercare program which might include appropriate medical support along with further treatment services. Being diagnosed with co-occurring disorders doesn't mean that the individual must be medicated for the rest of their lives either, and in reality a lot of people who have a dual diagnosis experience far better outcomes when treated holistically and when alternative treatment solutions are utilized.