Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.