Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help individuals through a comprehensive rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.