Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help individuals through a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior option.