Psychological and alcohol and drug abuse problems can create serious consequences in the lives of those men and women who are already battling severe mental problems. It is often the case that many persons in Utica that are dealing with mental health problems also abuse drugs and alcohol to try and help ease the negative effects of their illness, although drugs and alcohol actually make their problems worse. Hopefully many of these people with co-occurring psychological and drug and alcohol abuse disorders will wind up in a workable alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in Utica with rehab counselors who understand how to deal with such issues. By effectively handling both problems in tandem, clients can experience the full spectrum of benefits of appropriate rehab and go on to live healthy and stable lives both psychologically and physically.