Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for folks involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.