Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals using a detailed rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with substance abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will 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 remain mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.