Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to handle both mental health and addiction concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for those involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health issues often self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help people using a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which may cut across their program and development. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative relationships or other things that must be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are better able to handle life situations well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.