Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people using a detailed treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a secure setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.