Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible option.