Dual diagnosis can be a situation whereby two independent disorders exist, and most often describes a co-occurring drug abuse and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis will help a person that may not have been able to be helped during the past, put an end to drug or alcohol abuse because they can be accurately diagnosed and treated. Their mental health disorder may have been misdiagnosed, undiagnosed, or treated incorrectly that may have prompted and resulted in their drug abuse problems. Establishing the fact someone is actually a dual diagnosis client not just helps establish an efficient course of treatment for them, but can also help clients better determine what led to their drug abuse and the way to prevent it in the future. Addressing dual diagnosis can be a more extensive process when compared to a typical drug rehab program, and folks who have a dual diagnosis might need to take part in an extensive aftercare program which might include proper medical support and also continued rehab services. Being identified as having co-occurring disorders doesn't signify the individual will need to be medicated for the rest of their lives either, and actually a lot of people with a dual diagnosis experience much better results when treated holistically and when alternative therapy is utilized.