Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for folks involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible answer.