Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which deliver treatment to address both mental health and addiction issues concurrently. Dual diagnosis is a very common situation for folks involved in drug and alcohol abuse, as people who have mental health issues often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some type of short-term respite from their disorder. Within a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help people using a thorough rehabilitation plan all targeted at restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while dealing with alcohol and drug abuse concerns. Offering a safe setting is key so that dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances which may compromise their program and development. Treatment counselors will continue to work to spot environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or other things which need to be addressed in order for the individual to be mentally stable and sober t when they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab that helps them develop more efficient coping methods so they are able to better handle life circumstances better if they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of returning to drugs and alcohol as an inferior answer.