Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women through a detailed rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize 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 remain mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations better after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.