Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved in substance abuse, as those that have mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while addressing substance abuse concerns. Providing a safe setting is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their program and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to identify 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 remain mentally stable and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior answer.