Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals can help people through a comprehensive treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.