Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people through a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as an inferior solution.