Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which must be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping methods so they are better able to deal with life situations well if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.