Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help men and women through a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their program and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more effective coping methods so they are able to better handle life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.