Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for individuals involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to experience some kind of short-term relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors will help people using a thorough treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Providing a safe environment is key to ensure dual diagnosis clients can be comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping methods so that they are able to better deal with life situations more proficiently if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as a possible solution.