Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as an inferior solution.