Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help men and women using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.