Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.