Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible option.