Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women through a detailed rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.