Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally healthy and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible solution.