Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help individuals using a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.