Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health problems frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some form of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.