Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to handle both addiction and mental health concerns concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved with drug and alcohol abuse, as individuals with mental health disorders often self medicate with alcohol and drugs to experience some kind of short-term respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all geared towards restoring and stabilizing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse issues. Providing a safe setting is key to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can feel comfortable and remain undistracted from circumstances which could cut across their treatment plan and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to identify environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment that helps them develop more effective coping mechanisms so that they are better able to deal with life circumstances more effectively when they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.