Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a detailed rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues 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 remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.