Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehab to address both addiction and mental health issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for those involved with drug abuse, as those that have mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to experience some type of temporary relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help people through a comprehensive treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as dealing with drug abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will work to identify environmental factors in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which have to be addressed in order for the individual to remain mentally healthy and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which will help them develop more effective coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations well once they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior solution.