Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to deal with both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for those involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehabilitation counselors will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their program and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life circumstances more proficiently after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs as a possible option.