Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people using a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as an inferior answer.