Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is a very common circumstance for individuals involved with drug abuse, as individuals with mental health issues frequently medicate themselves with drugs and alcohol to to feel some type of temporary respite from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors can help individuals through a thorough rehab plan all aimed at restoring and stabilizing mental, physical and emotional health while also addressing drug abuse problems. Offering a safe environment is essential to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be at ease and remain free from distraction from things which could cut across their program and advancement. Rehabilitation counselors will work to recognize environmental factors in the client's life including negative people in their lives or other things which need to be addressed in order for the person to be mentally stable and sober t when they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehab that helps them develop more effective coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances well after they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior solution.