Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.