Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.