Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances well after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as an inferior option.