Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances well once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.