Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals can help men and women using a detailed rehab plan all directed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health as well as dealing with drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could compromise 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 should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which helps them develop more efficient coping methods so that they are able to better handle life situations more proficiently once they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to returning to drugs as an inferior answer.