Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with substance abuse, as individuals with mental health issues often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals will help people using a comprehensive treatment plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health as well as addressing alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is essential so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and development. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative relationships or any other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t after they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so that they are better able to handle life situations more effectively once they depart dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.