Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.