Dual diagnosis is a situation in which two independent disorders exist, and most often denotes a co-occurring drug abuse and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis might help someone that might not have been capable of being helped previously, put an end to drug or alcohol abuse because they can be properly diagnosed and helped. Their mental health disorder could have been misdiagnosed, not diagnosed at all, or mistreated which may have triggered and led to their drug abuse issues. Establishing the truth that someone is in fact a dual diagnosis client not just helps establish an efficient treatment course for them, but could also help clients better determine what triggered their drug use and the way to prevent it later on. Handling dual diagnosis might be a more extensive process than the usual typical drug rehab program, and individuals who have a dual diagnosis may need to take part in a substantial aftercare program that might include proper medical support and also continued treatment services. Being diagnosed with co-occurring disorders doesn't imply the individual must be medicated through out their lives either, and actually many people with a dual diagnosis experience more effective outcomes when treated holistically and when alternative therapy is utilized.