Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help individuals using a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.