Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives 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 helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior answer.