Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help men and women through a detailed treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better handle life situations more effectively if they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.