Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women using a detailed treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.