Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.