Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help men and women using a comprehensive rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as a possible solution.