Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people through a detailed rehab plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing 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 program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.