Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help individuals through a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe and secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.