Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things which should be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.