Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.