Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help men and women using a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe and secure environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.