Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for folks involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.