Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.