Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women using a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.