Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief 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, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe and secure setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life circumstances well once they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.