Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved in substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with drug abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping methods so that they are better able to deal with life situations well after they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.