Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations well once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.