Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.