Psychological and drug and/or alcohol abuse problems can wreak problems in the life of those people that are already dealing with diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health disorders. Even though many individuals in Metlakatla whom are struggling with mental problems take drugs to try and help alleviate the symptoms of their mental illness, drugs or alcohol typically worsen the issue. Hopefully many of these persons with co-occurring psychological and drug and alcohol abuse issues in Metlakatla will wind up in an effective Metlakatla drug treatment program with rehabilitation professionals who are trained to handle such circumstances. By treating both issues together, men and women can gain the complete rewards of appropriate rehab and go on to lead productive and drug free lives both psychologically and physically.