Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.