Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for folks involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including 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 whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.