Dual diagnosis can be a situation in which two independent disorders exist, and most typically denotes a co-occurring drug abuse and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis will help someone that may possibly not have been able to be helped during the past, end drug abuse by being accurately diagnosed and treated. Their mental health disorder may have been misdiagnosed, not diagnosed at all, or mistreated which could have triggered and led to their drug abuse issues. Establishing the fact someone is in fact a dual diagnosis client not only helps establish a highly effective treatment course for them, but will also help clients better know what caused their substance abuse and how to prevent it in the future. Handling dual diagnosis is often a more extensive process than a typical drug rehab program, and people who have a dual diagnosis might be required to take part in a substantial aftercare program which may include appropriate medical support and also further treatment services. Being diagnosed with co-occurring disorders doesn't imply that the person should be medicated for the rest of their lives either, and in reality lots of people with a dual diagnosis experience much better outcomes when treated holistically and when alternative treatment solutions are utilized.