Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people using a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to 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 which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.