Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.