Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help people through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing substance 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 may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible option.