Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.