Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to handle both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for those involved with substance abuse, as people with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people through a thorough treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or any other things that need to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible answer.