Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t once they leave 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 handle life situations better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.