Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as people who 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, treatment counselors can help individuals using a detailed rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life circumstances better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.