Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health problems frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors can help individuals using a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing drug abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their program and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently if they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior option.