Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women using a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.