Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.