Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that 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, rehab professionals will help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever 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 handle life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.