Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior answer.