Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental factors 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 be mentally healthy and abstinen t when 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 deal with life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as an inferior option.