Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people through a comprehensive rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible answer.