Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.