Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation 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. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women using a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.