Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues 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 stable and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.