Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for individuals involved in drug abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation professionals will help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which may cut across their program and development. Treatment counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which need to 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 far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life situations well after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.