Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize 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 healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as a possible option.