Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help individuals using a comprehensive rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is vital so that dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs as a possible option.