Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women through a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better handle life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible answer.