Mental and drug and alcohol abuse issues very often create problems for those people that are also battling serious mental health problems. It is often the case that many men and women in Portland who are plagued by mental health disorders also abuse drugs or alcohol to try and help ease the symptoms of their disorder, although drugs actually worsen the problem. Hopefully many of these individuals with co-occurring psychological and drug and alcohol abuse disorders will wind up in a workable alcohol and drug rehab facility in Portland with rehab counselors who understand how to deal with such issues. By dealing with both issues at the same time, persons can experience the full successful results of workable rehabilitation and go on to live healthier and more stable lives both psychologically and physically.