Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to address both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some form of short-term respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help men and women using a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and abstinen t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.