Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs which provide treatment to deal with both addiction and mental health concerns simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely common situation for people involved in substance abuse, as individuals with mental health problems frequently self medicate with drugs and alcohol to to feel some form of short-term relief from their disorder. In a dual diagnosis rehab, treatment counselors will help men and women using a detailed treatment plan all geared towards restoring and replenishing mental, emotional and physical health while also dealing with drug abuse problems. Providing a safe environment is essential to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that may cut across their treatment plan and advancement. Treatment counselors will continue to work to recognize environmental issues in the client's life including negative relationships or any other things that should be addressed in order for the person to stay mentally healthy and abstinen t once they depart dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral treatment which will help them develop far better coping methods so they are better able to handle life circumstances better when they leave dual diagnosis rehab as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible answer.