Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for those involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help men and women using a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible solution.