Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people using a detailed treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior answer.