Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.