Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior answer.