Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women through a thorough rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as an inferior answer.