Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.