Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help men and women using a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.