Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for folks involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.