Mental and alcohol and drug abuse problems will often create problems in the lives of those unfortunate individuals whom are also plagued with severe mental health problems. It is often the case that many men and women in Thorp who are dealing with mental health problems also abuse drugs or alcohol in an attempt to relieve the symptoms of their disorder, although drugs or alcohol actually worsen the problem. It is hoped that many of these persons dealing with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders will wind up in a workable drug and alcohol treatment center in Thorp with treatment professionals who know how to spot these types of issues. By dealing with both disorders in tandem, persons can experience the full successful results of appropriate treatment and go on to live healthy and drug free lives both mentally and physically.