Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab 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 individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.