Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior answer.