Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to handle life situations well once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.