Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women through a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior answer.