Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their program and development. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave 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 after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.