Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people through a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances well once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs as an inferior option.