Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally stable and abstinen t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to deal with life circumstances well when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior solution.