Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues 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 be mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.