Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that may cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs as an inferior option.