Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.