Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help men and women through a detailed rehab plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with substance abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.