Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.