Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for folks involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women using a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible option.