Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people using a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.