Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior option.