Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.