Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart 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 handle life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.