Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a detailed rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.