Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help men and women using a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.