Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help men and women through a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.