Dual diagnosis is a situation whereby two independent disorders exist, and most typically denotes a co-occurring drug or alcohol use and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis might help an individual who might possibly not have been able to be helped previously, end substance abuse by being correctly diagnosed and helped. Their mental health disorder may have been misdiagnosed, undiagnosed, or treated incorrectly that could have triggered and resulted in their substance abuse issues. Establishing the fact someone is actually a dual diagnosis client not just helps establish an efficient course of treatment for them, but will also help clients better understand what triggered their drug abuse and ways to prevent it in the future. Handling dual diagnosis might be a more extensive process than the usual typical drug rehab program, and people who have a dual diagnosis might be required to take part in a substantial aftercare program which might include proper medical support along with further rehabilitation services. Being diagnosed with co-occurring disorders doesn't imply the individual should be medicated for the rest of their lives either, and in fact many individuals who have a dual diagnosis experience far better results when treated holistically and when alternative therapy is employed.