Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people using a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which could compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.