Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved with drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women through a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.