Dual diagnosis can be a circumstance whereby two independent disorders exist, and most often describes a co-occurring drug or alcohol use and mental health disorder. A dual diagnosis can help a person that might not have been able to be helped during the past, put an end to drug abuse by being correctly diagnosed and treated. Their mental health disorder may have been misdiagnosed, undiagnosed, or mistreated that could have triggered and led to their substance abuse issues. Establishing the fact that someone is in fact a dual diagnosis client not simply helps establish an efficient treatment course for them, but can also help clients better understand what triggered their drug use and how to prevent it in the future. Handling dual diagnosis may be a more extensive process compared to a typical drug rehab program, and individuals with a dual diagnosis might be required to participate in a substantial aftercare program which might include proper medical support and also further treatment services. Being clinically determined to have co-occurring disorders doesn't imply the person should be medicated for the remainder of their lives either, and actually lots of people with a dual diagnosis experience more effective results when treated holistically and when alternative therapy is employed.