Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver rehab to deal with both mental health and addiction concerns at the same time. Dual diagnosis is a very prevalent situation for people involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people with mental health disorders frequently medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some sort of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab professionals will help people using a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health while dealing with substance abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is vital to ensure that dual diagnosis clients can be relaxed and remain free from distraction from things that could cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the person to be mentally healthy and abstinen t whenever they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also benefit from behavioral rehabilitation which helps them develop far better coping mechanisms so that they are able to better deal with life circumstances more proficiently after they depart dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to alcohol and drugs as an inferior option.