Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to address both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a detailed rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.