Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent situation for those involved with substance abuse, as people who have mental health disorders frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some sort of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women through a thorough rehabilitation plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse problems. Offering a safe setting is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or any other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and sober t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.