Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible solution.