Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and development. 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 person to remain mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.