Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide rehabilitation to handle both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common circumstance for people involved with drug abuse, as people with mental health disorders often medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all directed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health whilst dealing with substance abuse issues. Offering a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain undistracted from circumstances that could compromise their treatment plan and development. Rehab counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life such as negative people in their lives or other things which should be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are better able to deal with life situations better after they depart dual diagnosis rehab rather than turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.