Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a thorough treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.