Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehabilitation to handle both mental health and addiction issues at the same time. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for folks involved in drug abuse, as people who have mental health issues frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of temporary relief from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment professionals can help people through a comprehensive treatment plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse issues. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their treatment plan and progress. Rehab counselors will work to identify environmental issues in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things that have to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are able to better handle life situations well when they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs as an inferior solution.