Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for individuals involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help men and women through a detailed rehabilitation plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health whilst addressing substance abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their program and advancement. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations better once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to alcohol and drugs as a possible option.