Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible answer.