Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for folks involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women using a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.