Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women through a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe and secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as an inferior answer.