Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people using a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a secure environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are able to better deal with life circumstances well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.