Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people through a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing substance abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.