Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.