Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women using a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations well if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.