Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for folks involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.