Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their program and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will continue to work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations well once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.