Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life situations well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.