Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.