Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women using a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a secure setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.