Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people through a detailed rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while addressing alcohol and drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is key so that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may compromise their program and progress. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things which have to be addressed in order for the person to remain mentally stable and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so they are able to better deal with life situations better once they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than returning to drugs and alcohol as a possible option.