Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior option.