Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals using a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.