Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help men and women using a thorough rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations well once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible solution.