Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women through a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.