Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help men and women through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that 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 treatment which helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible answer.