Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible option.