Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women using a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.