Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for people involved in substance abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people using a detailed rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing substance abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to spot environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life circumstances more proficiently once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.