Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues 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 remain mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.