Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.