Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.