Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible option.