Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals using a thorough rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health whilst addressing drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping methods so that they are able to better handle life circumstances well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.