Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for people involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which will help them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.