Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as an inferior answer.