Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for folks involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women through a comprehensive rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.