Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.