Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help people through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible solution.