Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible option.