Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe and secure environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to handle life situations more effectively after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.