Mental health and drug and/or alcohol abuse issues can cause trouble in the lives of those persons who are already struggling with serious mental health issues. While many individuals in Gastonia that are struggling with mental health problems use drugs or alcohol to attempt to ease the symptoms of their mental illness, drugs and alcohol only make their problems worse. Hopefully many of these individuals dealing with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders in Gastonia will get help at a suitable Gastonia alcohol and drug treatment facility with rehab professionals who are trained to handle these sort of co-occurring conditions. By dealing with both disorders together, clients can reap the complete benefits of workable rehab and go on to live healthy and drug free lives both psychologically and physically.