Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help individuals using a comprehensive rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their treatment plan and development. 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 individual to remain mentally stable and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as an inferior option.