Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women using a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations well once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible option.