Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.