Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.