Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which provide treatment to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women using a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a secure setting is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors 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 remain mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.