Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have 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, treatment professionals will help individuals through a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.