Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more effectively if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.