Psychological and substance abuse issues can create a great deal of havoc in the life of those persons whom are already struggling with serious mental health problems. While many individuals in Alberta whom struggle with mental issues abuse drugs and alcohol to attempt to alleviate the symptoms of their mental illness, drugs or alcohol actually make the disorder much worse. Ideally many of these persons with co-occurring mental and drug and alcohol abuse disorders in Alberta will get an appropriate Alberta drug and alcohol rehabilitation program with treatment professionals who are trained to handle such situations. By addressing both disorders simultaneously, men and women can reap the complete benefits of workable treatment and go on to live healthy and stable lives both mentally and physically.