Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help men and women using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as a possible option.