Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals using a comprehensive treatment plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively if they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.