Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible option.