Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals using a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.