Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent circumstance for those involved in drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help men and women using a detailed rehab plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that must be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better handle life circumstances more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible solution.