Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help men and women using a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.