Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to address both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help individuals using a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better deal with life circumstances well after they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.