Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. 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 person to stay mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances better if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.