Mental health and drug and/or alcohol abuse issues can cause havoc in the lives of those men and women who are already struggling with severe mental health disorders. Even though many individuals in Pickens whom are struggling with mental health issues use drugs and alcohol to try and help relieve the symptoms of their mental illness, drugs actually make the disorder much worse. Hopefully many of these people with co-occurring psychological and substance abuse issues in Pickens will get an effective Pickens drug treatment center with rehabilitation professionals who are trained to handle such co-occurring conditions. By dealing with both disorders simultaneously, men and women can gain the full benefits of workable treatment and go on to lead productive and drug free lives both mentally and physically.