Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women using a detailed rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify 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 person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior option.